Client was charged by indictment for one count of sexual assault against a woman after they had an encounter at a house party. The woman went to police and reported her allegations a year after the house party. The matter proceeded to trial in Provincial Court. Mr. Beckett was able to track down and interview all the attendees at the house party and call many of them as witnesses for the defence at trial. At trial Mr. Beckett challenged the complainant’s evidence and argued for an acquittal. The client was found. – 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 C.R.S.
R. v. K.G.B.
Client was charged by indictment for one count of sexual assault against a women he went to a friend’s house with after meeting her at a bar one evening. The woman reported her allegations to police the following morning. The matter proceeded to trial in Provincial Court where Mr. Beckett made multiple pre-trial applications so important text messages and evidence of the complainant’s “other sexual activity” could be admitted into evidence at trial. At trial, Mr. Beckett used the text messages and evidence of the complainant’s “other sexual activity” to challenge the complainant’s allegations and argue for an acquittal. The judge found the client. – NOT GUILTY
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. L.G.
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 Employer rescinded leave and offered client his job back as well.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
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.