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Angela was found not guilty of impaired/over 80 “care and control” of a car, after a trial in Ottawa. Here is the story of her case. Early one morning, Angela was sleeping in the driver’s seat of her car with the engine running. The car was parked on the street. The police knocked on the […]
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A police officer stopped Wayne outside a bar late at night. Wayne was not suspected of any criminal offence. The officer pushed Wayne against a wall repeatedly. Eventually, Wayne tried to leave. The police took Wayne to the ground, and an officer was injured in the process. The police officer claimed that Wayne tried to […]
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Kelly and his wife were getting divorced, but were still living together. Tension was high. There were constant arguments in the house. Kelly’s wife went to the police alleging that he had hit her and threatened to hurt her. Kelly denied the allegations. Kelly was charged with domestic assault and uttering a threat to cause […]
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What are the sentences for Possession and Trafficking of Fentanyl in Ottawa & Ontario? Given that Fentanyl is a relatively new street drug, the applicable sentencing ranges have yet to be clearly established by the courts in Canada. The few sentencing cases to date suggest that Fentanyl offences will be treated much like heroin offences. […]
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Cameron’s Case: Not Guilty of Attempted Murder & Arson A house burned to the ground in the middle of the night. A young man was seen leaving the house shortly before the fire started. The next day, our client Cameron was charged with four counts of attempted murder and arson endangering life. Cameron faced a […]
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Tyler was involved in car accident and arrested at his house shortly after. He was taken to the hospital, where he provided Breathalyzer samples. Tyler was charged criminally with impaired and over 80 driving. Tyler’s job required driving and a security clearance. A conviction for drinking and driving would have cost Tyler his job. The financial […]
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21 May '14
Our client was recently found not guilty of criminal charges for possession of a handgun after a trial in Ottawa. The case illustrates the difficulties in proving that a non-recovered gun was in fact a real “firearm”. Background Our client’s friend pulled out an alleged handgun and pointed it at the victim’s face. The victim disarmed […]
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Many jobs and volunteer positions require a “vulnerable sector” police record check. The results often leave Canadians stunned. It is a rude surprise to learn that you have a “record”, despite never being charged or convicted of a crime. A shop-lifting accusation may show up as theft occurrence. A traffic stop with a friend who […]
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Here are 4 reasons to not “just plead guilty” to DUI charges in Ottawa & Ontario.
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02 Mar '14
Elements of an “alibi” defence recapped by Ontario Court of Appeal.
