Arson Case Withdrawn Due To Improper Use of Tracking Device – R. v K., 2018 Edmonton Provincial Court
Accused charged with arson. Police had installed GPS tracking device on the accused’s vehicle in relation to a separate investigation. The tracking device placed the accused’s vehicle at the scene of the arson at the time of the offence. The tracking warrant authorized tracking of the accused’s vehicle specifically in relation to the separate investigation. … Read More.
DUI Case Withdrawn Due To Lost Evidence – R v D, 2018 Sherwood Park Provincial Court
Accused charged with DUI (impaired driving) and refusal to blow. No Roadside Test performed. Reasonable and probable grounds for breath demand based on physical symptoms of impairment alone. Police car equipped with camera capable of capturing alleged symptoms. Despite several requests to secure this evidence from the police the prosecution was unable to do so. Police explained … Read More.
Assault With Weapon, Acquitted – R v M, 2017 Edmonton Provincial Court
Accused charged with assaulting an individual with a bottle during a fight at a party. Complainant sustained a large cut over the eye that was allegedly caused by the bottle. Accused did not testify. Held: Acquitted. Based on the testimony of the 4 Crown witnesses who purported to see the fight the Court could not find … Read More.
Accused Acquitted, Complainant Unreliable Witness – R v. D, 2017 Edmonton Court of Queen’s Bench
Accused charged with sexual assault, assault, and uttering threats. Allegation that accused forced sexual intercourse on spouse, and then assaulted and threatened the spouse the following morning. Held: Acquitted. Accused found to be a credible witness while complainant was found to be unreliable, admittedly dishonest, and had a motive to fabricate the allegations. Court left with … Read More.
6 Month Sentence For Child Pornography Possession – R v B, 2017 Edmonton Provincial Court
Accused originally charged with possession of child pornography and breach of bail. Admitted on guilty plea to pornography charge and breach charge withdrawn. As part of resolution Crown agreed to re-elect to summary conviction proceeding from indictment, reducing the mandatory minimum jail sentence available from 1 year to 6 months. Joint submission for minimum available … Read More.
Murder Reduced To Manslaughter – R v L. Edmonton Provincial Court
Accused charged with second degree murder. Stabbing death. Intoxicated accused stabbed a friend during an argument. Aboriginal accused. Various systemic and background factors tied to the accused’s heritage (Gladue factors) operated to reduce her level of moral responsibility. Held: Guilty plea to lesser charge of manslaughter. 3.5 years jail.
Impaired Driving, Charges Stayed – R v S(O-P) Edmonton Provincial Court
Accused charged with impaired driving. Impairment believed to be caused by drugs. Police attended at a parking lot area in response to a complaint of an intoxicated person who had just parked his vehicle. Police investigation began with a search of the accused’s vehicle. Suspected drug residue and drug paraphernalia found inside the vehicle. … Read More.
R. v. W. 2017 Edmonton Court of Queen’s Bench
Client charged with assaulting and confining ex-partner during the breakdown of their relationship. Allegations involved two separate instances and serious injuries caused to the complainant. Client testified that the complainant was the aggressor and that there was no confinement. Held: Client acquitted of all counts. While the Court did not believe the client, it raised … Read More.
R. v. L. 2017 Ft. McMurray Court of Queen’s Bench
Client charged with sexual assault offences in relation to 6 year old girl. Client was a boarder in the home of the girl’s family. An election was made to have a trial in the Court of Queen’s Bench with a preliminary inquiry being held in provincial court to test the evidence of the Crown witnesses. Witnesses … Read More.
Gang sexual assault acquittal – R. v C. 2018 Hay River Supreme Court N.W.T.
March 19th, 2018 • Counsel: Lance McClean • Tagged: Acquittal, Gang, Sexual Assault
Accused charged with “gang” sexual assault. Allegation that client and co-accused both sexually assaulted complainant at a party. Complainant and witness both testified to assault, client and co-accused testified to consensual sexual activity. Held: While accused’s testimony was disbelieved by the trial judge, the Court could not be satisfied beyond a reasonable doubt that an offence had … Read More.