Mr. Shapray’s client was notified that he was being placed under investigation for a historical allegation of sexual assault at a work event over 15 years earlier. The client still worked at the same company and was placed on a leave and also notified that there would be an internal investigation. Mr. Shapray managed both investigations and put together a team which included a skilled employment lawyer to assist with some of the work investigation issues. Considerable pressure to cooperate with the police and investigators resisted as strategic decisions made along the way. Ultimately the police CLOSED THE FILE and determined that the allegations did not have merit. Employer rescinded leave and offered client his job back as well. – NOT GUILTY
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. L.G.
R. v. A.R.
We were retained in the midst of a police investigation into sexual offence allegations. We became primary contact with police during this period resulting in police file closed. – 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.
R. v. R.K.
Client charged with an indecent act in a public place. We put a counseling and treatment program into place for client during period before trial. Strategic negotiations with Crown prosecutor in advance of trial led to resolution that avoided the necessity for client to register as a sex offender. Client received Conditional Discharge on sentencing resulting in. – NOT GUILTY
R. v. A.M.
Client charged with historical sexual offences. Mr. Sharpray extensively cross-examined the complainant during preliminary inquiry. Case no longer met charge approval standard. Mr. Shapray made submissions to the prosecutor prior to setting case for trial.
R. v. A.A.
The accused was charged with three sexual offences resulting from allegations of groping in a local mall. Discussions with prosecutor commenced well in advance of the trial and led to our office managing a treatment and counselling program for the client which ultimately resulted in the charges being dropped prior to trial.
R. v. G.D
Case involved an allegation of a sexual assault by a taxi driver while driving a group of intoxicated passengers home from a bar in downtown Vancouver. Issue at trial was credibility and reliability of the allegations which were denied by the accused. Mid-way through the cross-examination of the complainant, a legal issue arose which resulted in renewed negotiations with the prosecutor leading to the charges being dropped and client entering into a peace bond. – NOT GUILTY
R. v. G.D
Client was charged with sexual assault. The matter proceeded to trial, where Mr. Beckett challenged the complainant’s version of events and argued for an acquittal. The client was found. – NOT GUILTY
R. v. J.C.
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.