Client was charged with voyeurism, and making and possessing child pornography after it was discovered he set up a covert digital recording system in a bathroom. Mr. Beckett’s negotiations with the Crown allowed the client to avoid the child pornography charges, jail, and having to register as a sex offender. The client received probation. – NO JAIL
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.W.
R. vs. V.
Police executed a Search Warrant at the home of the client and located a handgun in his room. Mr. Stern raised the issue of the legality of the search during a pre-trial application and was successful in persuading the Judge to rule that the police search was illegal. The evidence was then excluded from trial under the Charter and all charges were dismissed. – NOT GUILTY
R. v. L.K.
90-day Immediate Roadside Prohibition overturned following adjudicator’s finding that L.K. blew a “FAIL” on the ASDs despite the fact L.K. had a blood alcohol level under the legal limit of .08. Driver’s license returned and vehicle storage and impound costs reimbursed.
R. v. J.C.
Client was charged with domestic assault and assault by choking involving allegations made by his wife. Client was represented by Ms. Badea who arranged for client to complete general counselling and an anger management program and delayed the case to demonstrate rehabilitation. Negotiations with the prosecutor resulted in the charges being dropped. – NOT GUILTY
R. v. A.S.
Client was charged with assaulting his wife. The matter proceeded to trial, where Mr. Beckett challenged the complainant’s evidence and led evidence which he argued showed the complainant had fabricated the allegations to gain an advantage in her ongoing divorce and child custody disputes with the client. The client was found. – NOT GUILTY
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. M.L.
Client charged with excessive speeding. We resolved the case with a plea as a Registered Owner instead of as a driver which resulted in a significant reduction in fine and no points on driving record.
R. v. E.V.
Successful challenge to 90 Day IRP in case involving an issue about the identity of the driver of the vehicle. We successfully persuaded the adjudicator that the police were mistaken about who was driving and the driving prohibition was revoked.
R. v. J.T.
Client was charged by indictment for one count of sexual assault against his girlfriend during their relationship. The girlfriend reported her allegation to police after the relationship ended. Mr. Beckett challenged the girlfriend’s allegations at trial and argued for an acquittal. The judge found the client. – NOT GUILTY
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.