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.
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.
Charges: Uttering a Threat.
Issue: Given our client’s circumstances and the circumstances of the allegation, whether it was in the public interest for Crown to continue the prosecution.
Result: Mr. Mines was able to provide information to Crown that persuaaded Crown to enter a stay of proceedings. No criminal record.
Charges: Assault x2 (domestic).
Issue: Whether there was a public interest in proceeding with the prosecution and whether there was a substantial likelihood of a conviction.
Result: Mr. Gauthier was able to provide information to Crown counsel which led to Crown deciding to enter a stay of proceedings. No criminal record.
Charges: Assault (by choking); assault; mischief to property.
Issue: Whether there was a public interest in proceeding with the prosecution and whether there was a substantial likelihood of a conviction.
Result: Mr. Mines was able to provide information to Crown counsel which led to Crown deciding to enter a stay of proceedings. No criminal record.
Charge: Assault (domestic).
Issue: Whether the police investigation met the Crown’s charge approval standard.
Result: Mr. Mines was able to provide information to the RCMP investigator which ultimately led to police recommending that no charges be approved. No criminal prosecution. No further “no contact” condition. File closed.
Charge: Assault (domestic).
Issue: Whether it was contrary to the public interest for our client to be discharged on conditions.
Result: Mr. Mines was able to provide information to the Court which resulted in our client being granted a conditional discharge rather than the conviction sought by Crown counsel.
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.
