Mr. Shapray’s client was facing a number of criminal charges arising out of a domestic relationship including assault, threats and animal cruelty. Client denied all allegations and case was prepared for contested trial. Negotiations with the prosecutor in the weeks leading up to the trial dates led to all criminal charges being dropped and client entering into a Common Law Peace Bond (not a Criminal Code Peace Bond) which also assisted client in his custody and access applications regarding his children in the family law courts – NO CRIMINAL RECORD.