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Recent Successes
R. v. R.F. – Richmond Provincial Court
Charge: Mischief, Causing a Disturbance
Issue: Our client was arrested and charged for disorderly conduct while on an international flight at Vancouver International Airport. What was a just and appropriate sentence in the circumstances?
Result: Upon advising the client to take rehabilitative steps, closely scrutinizing the facts of the case, and extensive negotiation with Crown Counsel, Mr. Gauthier persuaded the Crown to agree to a joint submission for a Conditional Discharge and restitution to the airline for lost time due to the delay of the flight, including negotiating the restitution amount to less than half of what the airline was claiming. No Criminal Record. No Flight Ban.
Issue: Our client was arrested and charged for disorderly conduct while on an international flight at Vancouver International Airport. What was a just and appropriate sentence in the circumstances?
Result: Upon advising the client to take rehabilitative steps, closely scrutinizing the facts of the case, and extensive negotiation with Crown Counsel, Mr. Gauthier persuaded the Crown to agree to a joint submission for a Conditional Discharge and restitution to the airline for lost time due to the delay of the flight, including negotiating the restitution amount to less than half of what the airline was claiming. No Criminal Record. No Flight Ban.
R. v. N.D. – Port Coquitlam Provincial Court
Charge: Sexual Assault - SOIRA Early Termination Application
Issue: Whether our client was eligible to be removed from the Sex Offender Registry before the end of his 10-year term.
Result: Mr. Gauthier advised our client on steps to take to maximize the chances of success of the application in court. In court, upon hearing Mr. Gauthier's submissions, the judge ordered that our client was no longer had to comply with the Sex Offender Information Registration Act. Client removed from the Sex Offender Registry.
Issue: Whether our client was eligible to be removed from the Sex Offender Registry before the end of his 10-year term.
Result: Mr. Gauthier advised our client on steps to take to maximize the chances of success of the application in court. In court, upon hearing Mr. Gauthier's submissions, the judge ordered that our client was no longer had to comply with the Sex Offender Information Registration Act. Client removed from the Sex Offender Registry.
R. v. M.O.B. – Vancouver Provincial Court
Charge: Fraud Under $5000.
Issue: Whether it was in the public interest to prosecute and whether there was a substantial likelihood of a conviction in this ICBC fraud case.
Result: Mr. Mines was able to persuade Crown counsel to refer our client to Alternative Measures and to not approve any charge upon our client's successful completion of community work. No criminal record.
Issue: Whether it was in the public interest to prosecute and whether there was a substantial likelihood of a conviction in this ICBC fraud case.
Result: Mr. Mines was able to persuade Crown counsel to refer our client to Alternative Measures and to not approve any charge upon our client's successful completion of community work. No criminal record.
R. v. D.M. – Quesnel Provincial Court
Charges: Mischief(x2), Assault with aWeapon, Threatening.
Issue: Whether a jail sentence was appropriate given our client's rehabilitation.
Result: Mr Johnston was able to persuade Crown to enter stays of proceedings on the assult charges. After hearing Mr. Johnston's submissions, the Court granted our client a conditional discharge.
Issue: Whether a jail sentence was appropriate given our client's rehabilitation.
Result: Mr Johnston was able to persuade Crown to enter stays of proceedings on the assult charges. After hearing Mr. Johnston's submissions, the Court granted our client a conditional discharge.
R. v. K.D. – Vancouver Provincial Court
Charge: Mischief to Property Under $5000 (domestic).
Issue: In light of our client's significant rehabilitation, whether it was in the public interest to proceed with the criminal prosecution.
Result: Mr. Mines was able to persuade Crown to enter a stay of proceedings, bringing the matter to an end.
Issue: In light of our client's significant rehabilitation, whether it was in the public interest to proceed with the criminal prosecution.
Result: Mr. Mines was able to persuade Crown to enter a stay of proceedings, bringing the matter to an end.
R. v. S.S. – North Vancouver Provincial Court
Charges: Trespassing at night; Voyeurism.
Issue: Given the significant rehabilitative steps our client had taken, whether a jail sentence was appropriate.
Result: Mr. Mines was able to provide materials and information to Crown and the Court which ultimately resulted in the Court granting our client a suspended sentence rather than Crown's initial sentencing position.
Issue: Given the significant rehabilitative steps our client had taken, whether a jail sentence was appropriate.
Result: Mr. Mines was able to provide materials and information to Crown and the Court which ultimately resulted in the Court granting our client a suspended sentence rather than Crown's initial sentencing position.
R. v. C.F. – Creston Provincial Court
Charges: Sexual Assault; Sexual Interference.
Issue: The credibility and reliability of the child complainant and their family members who testified at this three day trial.
Result: After considering the evidence adduced by Mr. Gauthier's cross examinations of these witnesses, the trial judge agreed that the Crown's case was not strong enough to support criminal convictions. Our client was found not guilty and acquitted of both counts. No jail. No criminal record.
Issue: The credibility and reliability of the child complainant and their family members who testified at this three day trial.
Result: After considering the evidence adduced by Mr. Gauthier's cross examinations of these witnesses, the trial judge agreed that the Crown's case was not strong enough to support criminal convictions. Our client was found not guilty and acquitted of both counts. No jail. No criminal record.
R. v. Y.F. – Vancouver Provincial Court
Charge: Robbery.
Issue: Whether there was sufficient evidence for Crown counsel to secure a criminal conviction.
Result: Our client was facing a minimum one year jail sentence and a deportation order if convicted. Mr. Johnston was able to persuade Crown counsel that there was no substantial likelihood of a conviction. Crown directed a stay of proceedings . No jail. No criminal record. No dportation order.
Issue: Whether there was sufficient evidence for Crown counsel to secure a criminal conviction.
Result: Our client was facing a minimum one year jail sentence and a deportation order if convicted. Mr. Johnston was able to persuade Crown counsel that there was no substantial likelihood of a conviction. Crown directed a stay of proceedings . No jail. No criminal record. No dportation order.
R. v. J.S. – Richmond Provincial Court
Charge: Mischief Under $5000.
Issue: Given the information provided to Crown counsel regarding our client's personal circumstances and the circumstances of the offence, whether it was in the public interest to proceed with a criminal prosecution.
Result: Mr. Mines was able to persuade Crown counsel to allow our client into the Alternative Measures Program without approving a criminal charge. No criminal record.
Issue: Given the information provided to Crown counsel regarding our client's personal circumstances and the circumstances of the offence, whether it was in the public interest to proceed with a criminal prosecution.
Result: Mr. Mines was able to persuade Crown counsel to allow our client into the Alternative Measures Program without approving a criminal charge. No criminal record.
B.H. – Professional Misconduct Investigation
Charge: Obligation to disclose information to BC Financial Services Authority.
Issue: Whether our client failed to comply with his obligations under Chartered Professional Accountants and Real Estate Services rules and regulations.
Result: Mr. Gauthier was able to provide information about our client and the circumstances of the incident to the BC Financial Services Authority which led to their decision to close the file without any finding of wrongdoing or ethical breach. No further action.
Issue: Whether our client failed to comply with his obligations under Chartered Professional Accountants and Real Estate Services rules and regulations.
Result: Mr. Gauthier was able to provide information about our client and the circumstances of the incident to the BC Financial Services Authority which led to their decision to close the file without any finding of wrongdoing or ethical breach. No further action.
R. v. B.S. – Richmond Provincial Court
Charges: Unlawful Storage of a Firearm.
Issue: Whether it was in the public interest to proceed with a criminal prosecution.
Result: Mr. Mines persuaded Crown counsel to enter a stay of proceedings on the criminal charge upon our client agreeing to a forfeiture order and 5 year prohibition. No criminal record.
Issue: Whether it was in the public interest to proceed with a criminal prosecution.
Result: Mr. Mines persuaded Crown counsel to enter a stay of proceedings on the criminal charge upon our client agreeing to a forfeiture order and 5 year prohibition. No criminal record.
R. v. D.H. – Fort Saint James Provincial Court
Charge: Assault (domestic).
Issue: Given the information about our client's circumstances and the circumstances of the incident, whether it was in the public interest for the Crown to continue wit the prosecution.
Result: Mr. Mines was able to persuade Crown counsel to enter a stay of proceedings. No criminal record.
Issue: Given the information about our client's circumstances and the circumstances of the incident, whether it was in the public interest for the Crown to continue wit the prosecution.
Result: Mr. Mines was able to persuade Crown counsel to enter a stay of proceedings. No criminal record.
“Ian Gauthier helped our family at a very difficult and stressful time, An excellent lawyer who spoke in plain English with so much knowledge of the criminal law. Always responded in a timely manner and worked closely with us along the way to get the best outcome. We will forever be grateful to him and would highly recommend Ian to anyone in need of a criminal defence lawyer.” -P Newman
