Impaired Driving
R v. O.M.
Charge: Impaired & Refuse Blood Demand
Result: The matter proceeded to trial, however, was resolved midway with a plea to Leave Roadway Not in Safety pursuant to the Highway Traffic Act. This was due to legal issues surrounding an egregious breach of Rights to Counsel and the Right to Re-Consult a Lawyer.
R v P.M.
Charge: Care or Control & Over 80
Result: Client was found intoxicated in the sleeper cabin of the tractor trailer. This matter proceeded to trial. We were able to establish that the back of the tractor trailer is meant to be a living/sleeping quarter, the driver had no intention to drive and there was no risk the vehicle would be set into motion. The court found our client not guilty; the charges were DISMISSED.
R v. A.S.
Charge: Impaired Driving & Over 80
Result: This matter proceeded to trial as there was a legal issue surrounding a breach of Rights to Counsel. The client’s right to counsel of choice was violated when they were not permitted to contact a third party to facilitate counsel of choice. The Judge found the client not guilty and they were ACQUITTED of the charges.
Assault
R v. J.G.
Charge: Multiple historic assaults in a domestic context
Result: This case was set for trial. However, the trial dates were set so far into the future, coupled with a significant amount of delay in case management allowed for an argument to be made that the client’s s.11(b) Charter Right had been breached. An 11(b) Application was filed and argued. The court held that our client’s Charter Right had been violated and the charges were STAYED.
R v. S.S.
Charge: Assault in a domestic context
Result: From reviewing the disclosure and police notes, the Complainant in the case lacked a significant amount of credibility and reliability. Following negotiations with the Crown, the Crown WITHDREW the charges against our client due to a lack of reasonable prospect of conviction.
R v. C.B.
Charge: Assault (x2), Assault – Choke, Suffocate, Strangle
Results: This matter proceeded to trial. The defence was in possession of video footage of the incident and the complaint showed a lack of credibility in her version of events. The charges were DISMISSED as a result of the complainant’s lack of credibility and reliability.
Distribution of Intimate Images Without Consent
R v E.E.
Charge: Distribution of Intimate Images Without Consent
Result: This matter proceeded to trial. There were significant credibility and reliability issues with the complainant’s testimony. The court held that our client was not guilty and DISMISSED the charges.
Youth Offences
R v K.N.
Charge: Attempt Murder
Result: After a significant amount of negotiation with the Crown, we were able to convince the Crown that they had no reasonable prospect of conviction. As a result the Crown WITHDREW the charges.
R v J.T.
Charge: Assault Causing Bodily Harm
Result: This was a consent fight, the law surrounding consent fights assisted in negotiating a WITHDRAWAL of the charges against our client.
Weapons
R v L.D.
Charge: Possession of Prohibited/Restricted Weapon or Device
Results: This matter was resolved through negotiations with the Crown. The client was in possession of a taser which was uncovered as a result of a police search of the vehicle. Due to some potential legal issues with the validity of the search, among other factors, the Crown agreed to WITHDRAW the charges after the client completed some upfront work.
Each case is fact dependant and the same results are not guaranteed. However, at Bhangal Law we strive to obtain the best possible results for each individual client.