Client, a former care aide, accused by former co-worker of assaulting residents at long-term care facility. Client adamant they were not guilty, and would never hurt a resident. Case taken to trial where Ms. Shamess cross-examined the former co-worker on inconsistencies in her evidence and her motive to lie. Trial judge found Crown did not prove their case, and found client on all charges. – CASE DISMISSED
Assault and Domestic Violence
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. M.
R. v. S.
Client charged with three counts of assault against former spouse. Client denied ever assaulting his former spouse, and argued on one occasion he was acting in defence of their child. Ms. Shamess cross-examined the former spouse and lead the client in giving evidence at trial. Judge found the client.– NOT GUILTY
R. v. M.A.
Client charged with second degree murder released on BAIL after contested bail hearing where Crown sought his detention in jail until trial. – BAIL GRANTED
R. v. C.
Client charged with a number of Domestic Violence Offences.After negotiations with the Crown all Criminal charges dropped and the Client enters into a peace bond.
R. v. S.M.
Client charged with two counts of aggravated assault after allegedly stabbing two males outside a nightclub, just after closing time. Surveillance video showed client arguing with other patrons of the club and pulling a knife out of his back pocket, which was followed by physical fight. The evidence at trial established that in the course of the fight, two patrons suffered significant stab wounds while the client was holding the knife. Accused was found NOT GUILTY after trial, as the Judge found the Defence raised a reasonable doubt as to whether the accused intended to stab the patrons with the knife.
R. v. K.B.
Client was charged with the assault causing bodily harm of his wife. As a result of the allegations, the client could not live at home or have contact with his wife and children. Mr. Beckett’s negotiations with the Crown resulted in the client being able to return home and have contact with his wife and children, and the matter being resolved by way of a peace bond. – NOT GUILTY
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. S.L.
Client charged with assault and breaching his bail conditions. Following extensive discussions, ALL CHARGES DROPPED by Crown on the basis that Crown agreed with Defence Counsel’s arguments that there was no substantial likelihood of conviction on the assault charge, and it was not in the public interest to proceed on the breach charge.
R. v. F.
Client charged with assault causing bodily harm against an ex-girlfriend. Client maintained he had been acting in self-defence. After a trial, the judge agreed the Crown had not disproven self-defence, and found the client not guilty. – NOT GUILTY