Client was charged with one count of indictable sexual assault. The matter proceeded to trial in Supreme Court with a preliminary inquiry prior to trial. Mr. Beckett made successful pre-trial applications for the court’s permission to use the Complainant’s private records at trial. At trial, Mr. Beckett used the private records and the evidence from the preliminary inquiry to challenge the Complainant’s version of events at trial, where he 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.W.
R. v. A. K.
Client was charged with sexual assault against a women he met the same evening. Client denied that the sexual interaction happened. – ACQUITTED
R. v. B.L.
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. 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, Emily Delaney, 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
R. v. S. H.
Client charged with sexual interference, sexual assault of someone under age 16, and possession of child pornography. The client met the underage complainant online and engaged in a sexual relationship for several months. The range for sentence for this type of offence is 4-6 years in custody. Ms. Delaney worked with the Crown and ended up making a joint submission for 3 years jail.
R. v. T.N.
Client was charged with sexual assault by one of his friends after a night of drinking and partying. Client’s position was that the entire interaction was consensual. After trial – acquitted. Client was represented by Ms. Delaney at trial.
R. v. N.L.
Client was charged with possession of CP after the execution of a search warrant and the seizure of various electronic devices. Crown prosecutor was seeking a jail sentence and Ms. Somal successfully argued for a Conditional Sentence Order and or the client to be exempt from registration with SOIRA (Sex Offender Information Registration Act).
R. v. N.L.
Client was charged with possession of CP after the execution of a search warrant and the seizure of various electronic devices. Crown prosecutor was seeking a jail sentence and Ms. Somal successfully argued for a Conditional Sentence Order and or the client to be exempt from registration with SOIRA (Sex Offender Information Registration Act).