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 […]
Can Criminal Charges Be Settled Privately in Canada?
【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[All Charges Withdrawn] R v. A.W.A.: Surveillance Footage Contradicts Serious Allegations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 […]
[All Charges Withdrawn] R v. S.L.: 17 Serious Criminal Allegations Dismissed After Evidence Review
When SL first came to our office, SL was facing an overwhelming case with the following criminal allegations: Two counts of Assault with Weapon – 267(a) of the Criminal Code, Eight counts of Sexual Assault – 271 of the Criminal Code, Two counts of Voyeurism – 162(1) of the Criminal Code, Two counts of Assault/Choking – 267(c) of the Criminal […]