The client was charged with sexual interference in relation to an allegation involving a young child he took to the washroom at a McDonald’s. The client adamantly denied the allegations and was placed on leave from work because the allegation involved the son of one of his clients in his role as a social worker. Mr. Shapray and Ms. Badea worked tirelessly for the client, and the charges were eventually DROPPED before trial, resulting in NO CRIMINAL RECORD and NO JAIL.
Sexual Offences
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. S.W.
R. v. D.J.
The client was arrested and under police investigation in relation to an allegation of invitation to sexual touching. Mr. Shapray immediately connected the client with treatment and counselling from a highly experienced and respected forensic psychologist and obtained a treatment summary that was used in negotiations with the charge assessment prosecutor. In a rare outcome for this type of allegation, the matter was referred to Alternative Measures, resulting in NO CRIMINAL CHARGES, NO CRIMINAL RECORD, and NO JAIL.
R. v. S.M.
The client was under investigation for possession of Child Sexual Exploitation Material (CSEM) after a search warrant was executed at his shared residence and his cell phone was one of the items seized. After one year had passed, the police were required to bring an application under section 490 of the Criminal Code to the Supreme Court of B.C. to extend the time for retaining control of the phone. Mr. Shapray challenged the application in Prince George and successfully argued that the investigation did not meet the test of “complexity” and that the police had not conducted their investigation in accordance with the requirements of the Criminal Code. The investigation was CLOSED with NO CRIMINAL CHARGES.
R. v. RB
The client was charged with sexual assault and sexual interference. The offences were alleged by his former neighbour and were said to have occurred over a decade ago, when she was a young child. Mr. Beckett conducted a preliminary inquiry, followed by a Supreme Court trial with Ms. Sandhu, where they vigorously challenged the complainant’s evidence and argued for an acquittal. The court found the client not guilty on all charges, and the charges were dismissed.
R. v. NA
The client was charged with sexual assault and sexual interference involving his niece. She reported her allegations to police many years after the offences were alleged to have occurred, and in the midst of a family conflict between her side of the family and the client’s side of the family. Mr. Beckett conducted a preliminary inquiry, followed by a Supreme Court trial with Ms. Sandhu, where they vigorously challenged the complainant’s evidence and argued for an acquittal. The court found the client not guilty on all charges, and the charges were dismissed.
R. v. M.M.
Client was charged with sexual assault, sexual assault causing bodily harm, and assault of his then-wife. After a series of successful pre-trial applications, Molly Shamess cross-examined the complainant and led the client through his own testimony at trial. The trial judge agreed with Ms. Shamess that the complainant had fabricated her allegations and the client was innocent, and found the client – NOT GUILTY.
R. v. A.B.
Client was found guilty of a serious sexual assault against his ex-girlfriend while represented by a lawyer at a different law firm. He hired Mike Beckett and Molly Shamess to appeal the conviction, and they not only got the client released from jail pending the hearing of the appeal, but won the appeal and got the client’s conviction overturned.
R. v. J.R.
Client was charged with sexually assaulting a coworker. Molly Shamess cross-examined the complainant at length on the gaps and inconsistencies in her evidence. The trial judge agreed with Ms. Shamess that they could not rely on the complainant’s evidence, and the client was found – NOT GUILTY.
R. v. I.A.
Molly Shamess was retained to conduct a Bail Pending Appeal application after a client was convicted and sentenced to over 3 years in jail for Sexual Assault after being represented by a lawyer at a different law firm. Ms. Shamess prepared extensive written materials and brought application to the B.C. Court of Appeal within 24 hours of client being sentenced in Provincial Court. Client was released on Bail Pending Appeal after serving only one night in jail.