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DOMESTIC ASSAULT, FIREARMS
R. v. R.Z. | 2025 | Newmarket
Client caught his wife cheating after years spent trying to navigate her alcoholism and he decided to end the relationship. After finding a temporary residence and advising her that he was leaving, she called the police and invented a story of prolonged and historical domestic abuse. The client was arrested, his legal firearms were seized, and his son was removed from his care. From the first conversation with the crown, we offered a peace bond to keep the couple apart. The crown instead wanted a jail sentence. It took 26 months to get to trial and on day 2 of 5, after the complainant was caught lying on the stand and admitting to perjury, the Crown changed their position and agreed to a peace bond for a withdrawal of all of the charges.
COVID-19 Bail Hearings
Successfully argued bail hearings for 36 clients between March 23rd and July 6th, throughout the State of Emergency caused by COVID-19.
Robbery with a Firearm, Forcible Confinement and Kidnapping
R. v. E.K. | 2020 | HAMILTON
Allegations of an armed kidnapping and robbery invented by the ‘victim’ in order to try and cover up a fraud he participated in. After two days of cross examining the victim, the Crown invited the judge to dismiss all charges.
Firearms
Dangerous Weapons, Carrying a Concealed Weapon and Mischief.
R. v. A.D. & M.D. | 2019 | TORONTO
Clients charged after admiring their newly purchased airsoft pistols on public transit, when other passengers mistook their pistols for real guns. Originally screened for jail time, after negotiations with the Crown involving the classification of firearms and poor choices for displaying things that look like guns, the Crown agreed to withdraw the charges after the completion of 20 hours of community service.
LESSON:
Do not display anything that looks remotely like a firearm in public, especially in Toronto. Even if it’s perfectly legal.
Cocaine, Firearms
Client charged with Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking and Possession of a Firearm x2, after the police raided a trap house and arrested all 8 people found inside.
R. v. T.W. | 2019 | TORONTO
After a nine-day preliminary hearing, we had him discharged of all counts.
Meth, Cocaine, Mushrooms, Stolen Property, and Firearms
Possession of Meth, Cocaine, and Mushrooms for the Purpose of Trafficking, Possession of Stolen Property, Possession of Firearms x7, Careless Storage of Firearms x7, and Possession of a Prohibited Weapon x3.
R. v. G.S. | 2019 | HAMILTON
Mr. S sat in custody for 3 months when his first lawyer refused to bring a bail hearing because he was charged with 7 firearm offences and possession of over half a pound of Meth. I successfully argued for his bail within two weeks of being retained and all of his charges were stayed 14 months later. Today he remains free, with no criminal record.
Firearms
Possession of a Firearm or Imitation Thereof.
R. v. J.C. | 2016 | HAMILTON
Client acquitted after trial when the Crown failed to prove that possession of the firearm or imitation firearm was for a purpose dangerous to the public.
Firearms
Dangerous Weapons, Possession of Firearms, Mischief, and Failure to Comply x 4.
R. v. R.F. | 2015 | HAMILTON
Client charged with allegedly firing a gun into a crowd of people during a New Year’s Eve brawl on a residential street. Client acquitted of all charges after a 2-day trial.
Firearms
Possession of a Loaded and Prohibited Firearm.
R. v. J.H. (YOUTH) | 2014 | OSHAWA
Client charged as a young offender for Possessing a Firearm found in a garage when police executed a search warrant at his home. He was acquitted on the second day of the trial.
Firearms, Marijuana, Hash
Possessing Unlawfully Restricted and Prohibited Firearms (multiple counts), Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Marijuana and Hash, and for Proceeds of Crime.
R. v. L.C. | 2014 | TORONTO
After successful challenge to the search warrant and all charges withdrawn, appeared in the Superior Court and secured the return of 19 firearms and over $250,000 in cash seized by the police.
Human Trafficking, Firearms
Human Trafficking x 3, Living off the Avails of Prostitution x 3, Procuring a Prostitute x 3, Forcible Confinement, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Various Weapons Charges.
R. v. D.B. | 2014 | OSHAWA
Human Trafficking x 3, Living off the Avails of Prostitution x 3, Procuring a Prostitute x 3, Forcible Confinement, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Various Weapons Charges.
Firearms
Possession of a Loaded and Restricted Firearm.
R. v. D.C. | 2013 | TORONTO
Client acquitted of all charges by a jury, following a 2-week trial in the Toronto Superior Court.
Domestic Assault, Firearms
Domestic Assault, Pointing a Firearm, Possessing a Firearm, and Uttering Threats.
R. v. D.C. | 2012 | BRAMPTON
Client acquitted of all charges following a 10-day jury trial in the Brampton Superior Court.
Firearms
Possession of a Loaded and Prohibited Firearm.
R. v. R.A. | 2011 | TORONTO
Client acquitted of all charges after an 8-day trial without a jury, in the Superior Court.
Firearms
Possession of a Loaded and Prohibited Firearm, and Ammunition.
R. v. M.S. | 2010 | BRAMPTON
Client discharged at the end of a 3-day preliminary hearing.