Client charged with a variety of sexual assault and assault charges by his wife. Client adamantly denied all of the allegations of sexual assault which led to negotiations and discussions with the Crown leading to all of those charges being dropped. Significant information about the wife’s conduct after the charges were laid came to light and was utilized in negotiations which led to the client resolving the case with a plea to a single assault and receiving a conditional discharge. – 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. K.G.
R. v. B.
B charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking after stopped by police with a large amount of cocaine found on his person. After trial B found not guilty of charge as Judge agrees with defence argument that identification of the offender not proven beyond a reasonable doubt.
R. v. D.
Client charged with breaking and entering, robbery, and unlawful confinement. Complainant, a former roommate of the client, said the client broke into his house, assaulted him, and stole a significant amount of cash and property. Client testified at trial that the complainant had been the aggressor, attacking her and trying to prevent her from leaving when she returned to collect her belongings after moving out. Judge accepted the client’s evidence and held that the complainant’s evidence did not withstand scrutiny under cross-examination by counsel. Client found not guilty on all charges. – NOT GUILTY
R. v. T.N.
Client was charged with sexual assault by one of his friends after a night of drinking and partying. Client’s position was that the entire interaction was consensual. After trial – acquitted. Client was represented by Ms. Delaney at trial.
R. v. D.N.
Mr. Shapray’s client was living in Quebec and was arrested on a warrant after returning to B.C. for a visit and vacation. He was facing a number of dated domestic assault charges that were from a number of years back involving a toxic relationship and a time in his life when he was dealing with a substance dependency issue. Mr. Shapray resolved the case with a PEACE BOND and also was successful bringing an application for the client to appear remotely in court from Quebec so that he did not have to travel back to B.C. again to appear in court saving him considerable time and financial resources – NO CRIMINAL RECORD!
R. v. K.
Client charged with a number of offences alleging an Unlawful Confinement with a Firearm. The Firearm alleged to be used found in Client’s home. All charges dismissed as the Client’s Right to be tried within a Reasonable time was violated.
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. M.T.
Client was charged with sexually assaulting his wife during their marriage. The wife did not report the alleged offence until they were separated. Mr. Beckett persuaded the Crown to resolve the case with a peace bond instead of a prosecution. –NO CRIMINAL RECORD.
R. v. K.R.
Client charged with several property and driving offences including dangerous operation and driving while prohibited. Defence counsel negotiated with Crown and laid out weaknesses in Crown’s case, including the frailties of the identification evidence against client as the driver of the vehicle. Crown ultimately stayed all charges related to driving as a result of defence counsel’s negotiations. – CHARGES DISMISSES
R. v. P.
T found driving while disqualified as a result of a previous impaired driving conviction. P facing multi-year driving prohibition if convicted plus possible jail sentence. Judge agrees with defence argument that insufficient evidence in crown’s case. – NOT GUILTY