JW was in a short relationship with the complainant before they broke up. After a few months, the two decided to rekindle their relationship, and JW invited the complainant to his apartment. Once there, the two started drinking. Unbeknownst to JW, the complainant had a drinking problem. After several shots of tequila, the complainant acted aggressively toward JW in a […]
R v JW — Assault Charge Dismissed on Grounds of Self-Defence
Impaired Driving Charges Withdrawn — No Evidence of Impairment
Mr. D.K. was driving in the middle of the night by himself and was heading home. A police Duty Inspector followed Mr. D.K. for about 18 kilometres before pulling Mr. D.K. over. The Duty Inspector then arrested Mr. D.K. for impaired driving with the assistance of two tactical officers. Jake made request to the Crown and asked for all disclosure. […]
Fraud Charge Dropped After Officer Violates Charter Rights
D.J. was recruited to purchase gift cards using stolen credit cards at various retail outlets. As D.J. was leaving a store, the store security noticed suspicious transactions and alerted the police. One police officer quickly attended and detained D.J. Instead of providing D.J. his rights to counsel, the officer started questioning D.J. in a highly incriminating manner. The officer then […]
Fraud Charge Withdrawn After Lawyer Proves Client Was Unwitting Middleman in Online Scam
YC was charged with fraud. What happened was that the real fraudster enticed YC into conducting currency exchange with them. At the same time, the fraudster presented themselves as an online retailer that had a variety of products for sale. The victim in this matter was interested in purchasing a product from the online fake retailer. The fake retailer/fraudster then […]
What is a peace bond?
Peace bond is a court order. It is also known as a recognizance. There are two different types of peace bonds: one is issued under section 810 of the Criminal Code, and the other is issued by a judge under common law. Fundamentally, there are no differences between a section 810 peace bond under the Criminal Code or a common […]
Can Criminal Charges Be Settled Privately in Canada?
The short answer is no. The Canadian criminal procedure does allow a private individual to press criminal charges against another private individual; however, it is rarely done, and the Crown Attorney (Prosecutors) usually take over private prosecutions. Vast majority of criminal charges are laid by police or peace officers; charges are not laid by the person who called 911. The […]
【False Allegation Overturned】R v. S.Q.: Faced with Child Abuse and Weapon Assault Charges, Evidence Reveals Fabrication — Acquitted at Trial!
S.Q. gave birth to her only child at a more mature age. As a result, the family spoiled the child, who developed a habit of having his demands being met instantly, or revenges would follow. On the day of the event, the child demanded S.Q. to buy him snacks with high sugar content. S.Q. refused as it would not be […]
[Case Dismissed] R v. W.B.: Video Evidence Exposes False Assault Claims
W.B. and the complainant entered into an investment agreement. W.B. was behind on repayments for IOUs that were issued to the complainant. On the date of the event, the complainant showed up at W.B.’s parking lot and demanded W.B. to get into her car and talk about the debt payments. After W.B. entered the complainant’s car, she started putting on […]
[All Charges Withdrawn] R v. A.W.A.: Surveillance Footage Contradicts Serious Allegations
A.W.A met the complainant online. The two then decided to check into a hotel and had consensual sex. Once the complainant woke up, she reported to police that A.W.A. had drugged her; called another three males to the hotel room and forced group sex on her. A.W.A. was subsequently charged with the following offences: Sexual Assault – 271 of the […]
[Charter Rights Upheld] R v. Z.E.: Firearm Evidence Excluded Due to Warrantless Entry
Z.E. had a dispute with his landlord, who entered into Z.E’s apartment without notice. Z.E. called police to have his landlord removed. Police arrived about two hours later and met the landlord in the elevator lobby. The landlord then told the police that Z.E. had threatened her with a handgun when she was in his apartment. The officers then ran […]