Entries by Mike Mines

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Domestic Assault & Assault Peace Officer: Absolute Discharge – R. v. T.A (Surrey)

Charge: Assault (Domestic); Assault of a Peace Officer

Issue: Whether the Crown could prove the charges based on the available evidence; Whether it was appropriate to not punish our client for the offence.

Result: After identifying shortcomings in the Crown’s case and advising our client through a rehabilitation program, Mr. Mines persuaded the Crown to drop the domestic assault charge in exchange for a peace bond. Further, Mr. Mines persuaded the judge to order an absolute discharge for an assault on a police officer. No court ordered punishment. No criminal record.

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Domestic Assault Causing Bodily Harm: Conditional Discharge – R. v. A.J. (Dawson Creek)

Charge: Assault Causing Bodily Harm (Domestic)

Issue: Whether it was contrary to the public interest for our client to be discharged on conditions.
Result: After identifying shortcomings in the Crown’s case and advising our client through a rehabilitation program, Mr. Gauthier persuaded Crown Counsel to agree to a conditional discharge. No jail. No criminal record.

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N.T. – RCMP Criminal Record

Charge: Alleged assault (no charge laid)

Issue: A 2023 police occurrence continued to surface on our clients Vulnerable Sector Police Information Checks.

Result: After escalating to the Detachment Commander under the BC Guidelines for Police Information Checks, we persuaded an independent RCMP reviewer to change the file’s PRIME coding from “Suspect Chargeable” to “Subject of Complaint.” The occurrence is no longer disclosable on our client’s Vulnerable Sector Checks.

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J.W.

Thank you for your advice, guidance, and support throughout my journey. Your counsel has meant a great deal to me.

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Mischief & Causing a Disturbance on a Flight: No Criminal Record – R. v. R.F. (Richmond)

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.

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Sex Offender Registry (SOIRA) Early Termination Granted – R. v. N.D. (Port Coquitlam)

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.

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Mines & Company is now Gauthier & Mines Criminal Lawyers!

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 […]

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Fraud Under $5,000: No Charge Approved – R. v. M.O.B. (Vancouver)

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.

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