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.
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. H.
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.
R. v. J
Client charged with a historical Sexual Assault on a minor when they were working in a high school many years ago as a Youth Worker. Client loses their position in the school system as a result of the charges. After a lengthy Trial all charges dismissed and the Client was able to return to work in the School system.
R. v. M.
Client charged with obtain sexual services for consideration from person under age 18. Client was caught in police sting operation and found texting with woman who told him she was under age 18. Client attended hotel with intention to have sex with woman. Crown was initially seeking jail sentence. Defence counsel negotiated with Crown counsel to agree to the lesser offence which did not include a person under age 18 and client received conditional sentence served in community. – NOT GUILTY