We are pleased to announce that Mines & Company is now Gauthier & Mines Criminal Lawyers! This change marks an exciting chapter in our firm’s growth. Ian, Michael, Patrick, and Madlena remain committed to providing exceptional advocacy and representation. New name. Same experienced team. Same dedication. Same proven results. Read more about Our Team. Gauthier […]
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Charge: Fraud Over $5000 investigation.
Issue: Given our client’s cooperation and repayment of the disputed funds, whether it was in the public interest to proceed with a police investigation and a criminal prosecution.
Result: Mr. Mines was able to persuade the insurance company to settle the matter on a civil basis. No criminal charges recommended. No criminal record.
