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Firearms
Careless storage of a firearm + Firearms License Revocation.
R. v. C.L | 2021 | TORONTO
The criminal charge of careless storage of a firearm was withdrawn at the earliest opportunity, after explaining to the Crown that this properly licensed accused had his car stolen with his registered firearm inside of it. The Chief Firearms Office nonetheless wanted to take his license and occupation away, which necessitated a two day hearing to fight for. In the end, we were successful as the Judge found the decision of the CFO to be unreasonable.
Robbery with a Firearm
Robbery with a firearm, possess property obtained by crime, and breach probation.
R. v. J.A. | 2021 | BRAMPTON
During a photo line-up, the complainant told police that he was “110% sure” that our client was the person who robbed him at gunpoint. By the end of the second day of trial, and after extensive cross examination, he was no longer sure he had identified the right person and client was acquitted of all charges.
First-Degree Murder, Assault, Drugs, Firearms
First Degree Murder, Assault with a Weapon, Administering a Noxious Substance and Possessing a Prohibited Weapon.
R. v. B.D. | 2020 | HAMILTON
After spending 68 days in jail, I had the murder charge withdrawn for this wrongfully accused 18-year-old. 8 months later, he plead guilty to possessing brass knuckles and was handed a suspended sentence with 15 months probation.
Firearms, Fentanyl, Heroin, Cocaine, Meth
Possession of a Loaded and Restricted Firearm and Possession of Fentanyl, Heroin, Cocaine, and Meth for the Purpose of Trafficking.
R. v. M.S. | 2020 | ST. CATHARINES
After receiving a tip that my client was dealing drugs, police installed a tracking device in his car and later executed a search warrant for the car and a residence. We successfully challenged the warrant for the tracker and the warrants for the home and car. In excluding all evidence at trial (the gun and drugs), the judge stated, “The conduct of the state authorities in this case was so subversive of the process that in order for the justice system to dissociate itself from the police actions the only remedy is to set aside the warrants…”
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.