Molly Shamess was lead counsel on a complex drug case (PPT) in Prince George. Ms. Shamess ultimately brought a delay application (Jordan Application) due to Crown and systematic delay seeking a remedy of a Judicial Stay of Proceedings. The application was successful which resulted in the case against the accused being discontinued.
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. C.S.
R. v. T.C.
Client was charged with 17 counts of indictable sexual assault, sexual interference, and forcible confinement, alleged to have been committed against his wife and step-child on multiple occasions over a period of a decade. Mr. Beckett set the matter down for a preliminary inquiry. At the preliminary inquiry, Mr. Beckett conducted a vigorous and robust cross-examination of the Complainants. Following the preliminary inquiry the Crown was no longer satisfied that there was a good likelihood of conviction and the matter was resolved by way of a peace bond. – NO CONVICTION
R. v. P.M.
Client charged with assault and firearms offences. We achieved a Conditional Discharge for client at sentencing hearing resulting in no criminal record. – NOT GUILTY
R. v. S. H.
Client charged with sexual interference, sexual assault of someone under age 16, and possession of child pornography. The client met the underage complainant online and engaged in a sexual relationship for several months. The range for sentence for this type of offence is 4-6 years in custody. Ms. Delaney worked with the Crown and ended up making a joint submission for 3 years jail.
R. v. A.O.
Client was charged with trafficking MDMA after selling them to an undercover police officer at a music festival. The client was searched incident to his arrest and was found in possession of a larger “dealer bag” of various controlled substances. The Crown initially sought a jail sentence, but Mr. Beckett was able to persuade the Crown to agree to a joint submission for a Suspended Sentence with only one year of probation. – NOT GUILTY
R. v. C.B.
Client was charged with Robbery. Ms. Somal represented client on case and made submissions to the prosecutor to consider resolving the case with Alternative Measures. Client was referred to the Alternative Measures program and successfully completed steps which resulted in a stay of proceedings. – NOT GUILTY
R. v. R.
Client charged with Impaired Driving and Driving over .08 after causing a four car collision. The Client was arrested at the scene and provided a breath sample well over the legal limit. After a full day of Trial the Crown accepts a reduced charge under the Motor Vehicle Act. Client avoids a criminal conviction. – NOT GUILTY
R. v. K.W
Client facing charges of Fraud and Theft Over $5,000 from an employer in an alleged scheme that lasted several months. Client retained Ms. Badea who put together a strategy of counselling and addressing substance abuse. Case was resolved with a Discharge so that client ended with. – NOT GUILTY
R. v. T.L.
U.S. citizen arrested and held in jail for bringing undeclared firearm over the Canadian border. Case resolved with plea involving no further jail time for client who was held in jail pending release on bail.
R. v. F.
Following a two-day trial, the client was acquitted on all charges, including assault, assault by choking, and uttering a threat. Through a focused and rigorous cross-examination of the complainant on the first day of trial, significant credibility issues were exposed. This evidence created substantial reasonable doubt for both the Crown and the Court, leading to acquittals on all counts without the client being required to testify in their own defence.