Assault and Domestic Violence

Client was charged with one count of assault relating to a series of events alleged to have occurred involving pushing, hitting, and choking of his domestic partner. Ms. Kaitlyn Daly prepared, mounted, and advocated a defence on behalf of the client in a four-day trial, where Crown called evidence from three different witnesses. After four days of trial, including strategic cross-examination and detailed closing submissions, the Court acquitted Ms. Daly’s client of the charge. The client was found NOT GUILTY as the Crown was unable to prove its case, with the Judge noting multiple issues and inconsistencies with the complainant’s evidence that were brought out by Ms. Daly – NOT GUILTY

The client was charged with one count of assault relating to a series of events alleged to have occurred involving pushing, hitting, and choking his domestic partner. Ms. Kaitlyn Daly prepared, mounted, and advocated a defence on behalf of the client in a four-day trial, where the Crown called evidence from three different witnesses. After four days of trial, including strategic cross-examination and detailed closing submissions, the Court acquitted Ms. Daly’s client of the charge. The client was found NOT GUILTY as the Crown was unable to prove its case, with the Judge noting multiple issues and inconsistencies with the complainant’s evidence that were brought out by Ms. Daly. – NOT GUILTY

The client was arrested on one count of assault against his daughter and one count of breach of an undertaking. Ms. Kaitlyn Daly advocated on the client’s behalf to both the police and Crown Counsel. In the end, no charges were approved relating to the assault allegation, and despite Crown Counsel originally approving the breach of undertaking charge, the Crown ultimately entered a stay of proceedings, “dropping” the charge. – ONE FILE WITH NO CHARGE, ONE FILE WITH THE CHARGE DROPPED

The client faced a criminal complaint arising from an incident involving members of the client’s current strata council. As counsel, Ms. Kaitlyn Daly had discussions with police regarding the nature of the criminal complaint and the potential for any ensuing investigation. Ultimately, police did not forward any charges, and the matter was concluded. – NO CHARGES

Mr. Shapray’s client suffered from significant mental health and mental illness issues and found himself charged with serious criminal offences involving a knife and threats at a schoolground. Mr. Shapray arranged access to past medical records and put a counselling and treatment plan in place. The client ultimately received a probation sentence focused on treatment and rehabilitation rather than jail, resulting in NO JAIL.

The client was charged with assault against his domestic partner. Ms. Kaitlyn Daly arranged for the client to complete a counselling program during the pre-trial period. Despite a strong Crown case, and following successful negotiations, the Crown agreed to resolve the matter by way of a guilty plea with a conditional discharge. This means that once the client successfully completes the terms of the discharge, they will not have a criminal record. – NO CRIMINAL RECORD

The client was charged with two counts of uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm to his domestic partner. Ms. Kaitlyn Daly arranged for the client to complete a counselling program during the pre-trial period. Following successful negotiations, the Crown entered a stay of proceedings, effectively “dropping” the charges. – NO CRIMINAL RECORD

Ms. Sandhu’s client was charged with:
• Assault
• Assault by Choking
• Sexual Assault

The matter proceeded to a contested five-day trial at Surrey Provincial Court.

While the Crown’s case initially appeared strong, Ms. Sandhu successfully brought both a s. 276 application regarding prior sexual interactions and a s. 278 application for production of the complainant’s medical records.

These strategic and successful applications significantly assisted the defence case, permitting a thorough cross-examination of the complainant and careful scrutiny of the Crown’s evidence.

The Crown called evidence from the complainant, an additional witness, and a SANE examiner.

Following Ms. Sandhu’s cross-examination of the complainant, the Crown stayed the Assault by Choking charge during the trial, leaving only two charges before the Court.

After five intensive days of evidence, strategic cross-examination by Ms. Sandhu, and lengthy closing submissions, the Court acquitted Ms. Sandhu’s client of the remaining charges. The client was found NOT GUILTY on all counts, as the Crown was unable to prove its case.

Strategic litigation, thorough preparation, and effective cross-examination remain critical in defending serious criminal allegations. — NOT GUILTY ON ALL CHARGES

The client was charged with domestic assault involving his wife. Anger management was arranged, and bail conditions were varied to allow some contact and, ultimately, to permit Mr. Shapray’s client to return to the family home. After a period of delay and cooling off, the prosecutor agreed to DROP THE CHARGES. _ NO CRIMINAL RECORD.