Entries by Mike Mines

R. v. E.C. – Vancouver Provincial Court

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Charge: Assault with Weapon.

Issue: Whether the Crown could prove our client was the individual who committed the offence.

Result: Our client was charged with assaulting the victim with a sword. The sole issue at trial was whether Crown could prove the identity of the attacker.  After Mr. Johnston‘s cross-examinaton of the Crown witnesses at trial, the trial judge found that our client could not be identified on the video or by eyewitnesses. Not guilty. No criminal record.

I.A.

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Ian Gauthier helped me on my case recently, he is very knowledgeable and patient, provided me with wise advices with his professional expertise.He always answers me quickly and professionally with right guidance to move in positive direction. Even connected me to psychologist Dr Browning for counselling which really helped me solving my case & getting […]

R. vs. D.A. – Kelowna Provincial Court

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Charges: Assault with a Weapon; Obstruct Police Officer.

Issue: Despite the very serious nature of the offence (threatening to cause serious harm at knifepoint) whether a jail sentence was the appropriate sentence.

Result: Mr. Gauthier was able to direct our client through an intensive course of rehabilitation, and was ultimately able to persuade Crown counsel and the Court to grant our client a conditional sentece to be served in the community in a residential tratment facility. No jail.

R. vs. R.P. – Vancouver Provincial Court

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Charge: Assault.

Issue: Given the extensive rehabilitation effort of our client, whether it was appropriate for the court to grant our client a conditional discharge.

Result: Mr. Mines was able to persuade the Court that provocation was a significant factor and that, despite kicking the complainant, the appropriate sentence was a discharge on condition of “no contact” for 12 months. No criminal conviction.

R. v. K.P. – Vancouver Provincial Court

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Charge: Uttering Threats (reduced to Peace Bond).

Issue: Given the Charter issues that arose during our client’s arrest, whether it was appropriate to continue with the criminal prosecution.

Result: Mr. Gauthier was able to persuade Crown counsel that police had likely violated our client’s rights during his arrest and to proceed with a Peace Bond rather than the criminal charge. No criminal record.

R. vs. O.A. – Vancouver Provincial Court

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Charges: Criminal Harassment (reduced to Peace Bond).

Issue: Given our client’s significant self-rehabilitation, whether it was in the public interest to proceed with the criminal prosecution.

Result: Mr. Gauthier was able to persuade Crown counsel to end the criminal prosecution and to resolve the matter with a s. 810 Recognizance (“Peace Bond”). No criminal record.

S.D.L.

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I had the opportunity to seek legal advice from Michael today, and he was extremely helpful. He provided valuable information and much-needed reassurance regarding a legal matter. Dealing with difficult legal problems can feel overwhelming, but I’m truly grateful to have received advice from someone as experienced and knowledgeable as Michael. He addressed all my […]

R. vs. P.A.N. – West Vancouver Police Investigation

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Charge: Fraud (from employer).

Issue: Given our client’s cooperation with authorities and willingness to repay the alleged misappropriated funds, whether it was in the public interest to proceed with criminal charges.

Result: Mr. Gauthier was able to persuade the police investigator to refer the file to Restorative Justice rather than arresting our client and recommending a criminal prosecution. No charge was approved. No criminal record.

M.S.

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We had the pleasure of dealing with Michael Mines recently and he is an amazing lawyer. He is extremely knowledgeable and explains everything very thoroughly and makes sure you understand everything. He answers all your questions patiently and never makes you feel like you are wasting his time, nor does he ever talk down to you. And to top it all off, he always gets back to you in a timely manner and doesn’t leave you hanging, AND he charges reasonable rates. Michael lets you know where you stand and is just an all around nice guy and a top notch professional in his field. We were very lucky to have found him.
-M.S.

R. vs. K.Q. – Richmond Provincial Court

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Charge: Mischief to Property.

Issue: After Mr. Gauthier was able to facilitate making restitution on our client’s belf, whether it was in the public interest top proceed with the criminal prosecution.

Results: Crown counsel accepted Mr. Gauthier’s representations and concluded the matter by entering a stay of proceedings. no criminal record.

R. vs. A.V. – Duncan Provincial Court

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Charge: Assault.

Issue: Given the information Mr. Johnston was able to provide to Crown counsel about our client’s circumstances and the significant rehabilitation steps we were able to guide him through, whether it remained in the public interest to continue with the prosecution.

Result: Crown counsel accepted Mr. Johnston’s representations and concluded the matter by entering a stay of proceedings. No criminal record.