Client charged with sexual assault and indecent act. Defence counsel outlined all weaknesses in Crown’s case to persuade Crown to cease the continuation of the prosecution. As a result of defence counsel’s diligence and trial preparation, all charges were stayed a week before trial was scheduled to commence.
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. J.C.
R. v. A.S.
Client charged with Driving While Prohibited. After negotiations with Crown, charge reduced to lesser and included offence of failing to produce a driver’s licence. – NO DRIVING PROHIBITION
R v J.H.
Client was charged by indictment with sexual assault and sexual interference against an ex-girlfriend’s daughter. The case proceeded to trial. After a three-day trial and cross examination of multiple Crown witnesses, the Judge found that Ms. Badea’s skillful cross examination identified issues in the complainant’s evidence and the Judge acquitted the client.
R. v. M.
Client charged with obtain sexual services for consideration from person under age 18. Client was caught in police sting operation and found texting with woman who told him she was under age 18. Client attended hotel with intention to have sex with woman. Crown was initially seeking jail sentence. Defence counsel negotiated with Crown counsel to agree to the lesser offence which did not include a person under age 18 and client received conditional sentence served in community. – NOT GUILTY
R. v. H.
H found driving with a blood alcohol content twice the legal limit. All criminal charges dropped in exchange to H pleading guilty to a ticket under the motor vehicle act.
R. v. H.
H charged with a number of sexual assault charges allegedly against his young daughter. Also charged with simple assault. After 6 days of trial, all sexual assault charges dismissed. H receives suspended sentence and probation for the single charge of simple assault that he admitted to.
R. v. C.S.
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.
R. v. D.H.
90 Day Driving Prohibition overturned after IRP hearing challenging evidence of police officer that he provided client with the option of a second roadside test. Driver’s license returned and vehicle storage and impound costs reimbursed.
R. v. S.D.
Client was charged by indictment with mischief for causing property damage of over $5,000 after a night of drinking. Mr. Beckett was able to persuade the Crown to drop the client’s charges. – 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