R. v. R. G. – Burnaby RCMP Investigation

Charge: Criminal Harassment.

Issue: Given our client’s lack of criminal history and the lack of a police warning before the arrest and recommending the harassment charge, whether it was appropriate to proceed with a criminal prosecution.

Result: Mr. Gauthier was able to persuade police to issue a warning to our client rather than proceeding with acriminal prosecution. No criminal record.