Client was charged criminally for dangerous driving after he was observed by multiple witnesses driving erratically and with excessive speed, including into oncoming traffic, and ultimately colliding with a telephone pole. The client faced significant employment consequences if he were convicted of a criminal driving offence. Mr. Beckett persuaded the Crown to drop the client’s criminal charges and proceed under the Motor Vehicle Act instead of the Criminal Code. – NOT GUILTY
Case Results
At Stern Shapray, we provide legal representation across a wide range of criminal and quasi-criminal matters, from serious charges to regulatory and provincial offences.
R. v. M.H.
R v G.P.
Commercial driver charged with speeding in a school zone, putting their employment at risk. After Ms. Daly’s negotiations with the police officer, the violation ticket was amended to a zero-point Registered Owner ticket – NO DRIVING RECORD
R. v. A.R.
Client charged with Assault Peace Officer (x2), Obstruct Peace Officer and Mischief to Property where he was apparently attempting a Break and Enter into a home with a family inside. Police called and client arrested which led to a number of additional charges in relation to his dealings with the police. Mr. Shapray met with family and client and a game plan was developed that included a focus on residential treatment for alcohol as well as information gathering regarding a history of mental health and mental illness. Case was resolved with Mr. Shapray successfully negotiating for client to enter into a peace bond with all charges dropped. – NOT GUILTY
R. v. T.A.
Mr. Shapray and Ms. Shamess were successful in challenging a search on a rural property in Chilliwack that contained a number of outbuildings. The facial challenge to the search warrant resulted in a finding by the trial judge that the search of the mobile home on the property was not properly authorized. Charter breach found and evidence excluded.
R. v. S.T.
Client charges with over 20 counts of identity theft, fraud, and utter forged documents. Client used false identification to purchase a truck and was ultimately caught with several items of fraudulently created credit cards and identification cards. Crown was initially seeking global sentence of three years real jail. Client worked with counsel for several months and attended drug treatment. Crown agreed to joint submission for community sentence order. – NOT GUILTY
R.v.N
Client charged with Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking. Police had stopped N at roadblock and detected an odour of marijuana. Police proceeded to search N and his vehicle. 28 pieces of crack cocaine were found, along with three cell phones and over $500 cash. Judge agrees that search was unlawful. – ALL CHARGES DISMISSED
R v. D.C.
D.C. was charged with offences under the Immigration and Refugee Act for assisting the illegal entry into Canada of a person who tried to run across the border. There was evidence that D.C. had being involved I dropping of this “border jumper” in Blaine and arranging to pick them up in Canada. After five days of trial, we were able to convince the Court that D.C.’s actions did not constitute the criminal act that was charged. D.C. was found not guilty at the end of trial. – NOT GUILTY
R. v. P.T.
Impaired driving charges resolved with a plea to an offence under section 144 of the Motor Vehicle Act. We worked out a resolution of the case in which client is permitted to continue driving for employment and does not lose his job.
R. v. R.W.
Client was charged with possessing and distributing child pornography. Through his analysis of the police investigation, Mr. Beckett detected a number of things the police did that breached the client’s rights under the Canadian Charter, including the right to counsel and the right to be free from unreasonable search or seizure. Mr. Beckett brought these breaches to the Crown’s attention and argued in his pre-trial discussions with the Crown that the breaches could result in the evidence against the client being excluded from the trial. The Crown agreed and stayed the proceedings. – NOT GUILTY
R. v. D.D.
Client was charged with Mischief Over $5,000 for causing significant damage to an acquaintance’s vehicle. Mr. Beckett persuaded the Crown to agree to Alternative Measures. – NOT GUILTY