Charges: Aggravated Assault; Assault with a Weapon (x2).
Issue: Whether Mr. Mansoori-Dara’s client’s Charter right to be tried within a reasonable time had been breached.
Result: After hearing Mr. Mansoori-Dara’s submissions that the 22 month delay was unreasonable, the trial judge entered a judicial stay of proceedings. No criminal record.
Charges: Possesstion for the Purpose of Trafficking (Marijuana, MDMA, LSD).
Issue: Whether police conducted a lawful search of Mr. Mines client’s vehicle.
Result: Mr. Mines was able to steer his client through the investigation which resulted in police deciding not to recommend that any charges be approved.
Charges: Possession/Unlawful Storage of Prohibited/Unregistered Firearms (x8).
Issue: Whether Mr. Mansoori-Dara’s client’s Charter rights were violated during the search of her home. His client was facing a mandatory minimum three year jail sentence.
Result: Mr. Mansoori-Dara persuaded Crown that the search was unlawful and to stay all charges. No jail. No criminal record.
Charge: Robbery.
Issue: Whether Mr. Mansoori-Dara’s client’s Charter rights were breached due to an unreasonable delay in bringing the case to trial. Crown was seeking a one year jail term.
Result: Upon receiving Mr. Mansoori-Dara’s written submissions, Crown entered a stay of proceedings prior to starting the scheduled 5 day trial. No criminal record.
Charges: Sex Assault; Assault.
Issue: Whether Crown would be able to prove that there was no consent given, resulting in a conviction for sex assault.
Result: Mr. Mines was able to persuade Crown to stay the sex assault charge and proceed only on the lesser charge of common assault. The Crown originally sought a significant jail sentence, but agreed to a joint submission of one day (less time served) and probation.
Charges: Importing Child Pornography.
Issue: Whether Mr. Mines’ client had knowledge of the material found by customs officers on a computer hard drive that he brought into Canada.
Result: Mr. Mines was able to steer his client through the investigation with no charge being recommended by police.
Charges: Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (Cocaine & Marijuana).
Issue: Whether the police conducted a lawful arrest and search of the vehicle in this “dial-a-dope” case.
Result: On the second day of trial, Mr. Mines made successful application to have the drug evidence (worth approximately $15,000) excluded on the basis that the search was unlawful. All charges dismissed. No criminal record.
Charges: Robbery; Unlawful Confinement; Extortion; Theft.
Issue: Whether there was a reasonable likelihood of a conviction.
Result: Mr. Mansoori-Dara persuaded Crown to enter a complete Stay of Proceedings on all charges prior to the preliminary inquiry commencing. No criminal record.
Charge: Sexual Assault.
Issue: Whether the complainant had consented to the sexual act.
Result: Mr. Mines was able to steer his client through the police investigation which concluded with no criminal charge being recommended to Crown Counsel.
Charge: Robbery with a Weapon.
Issue: Whether, given Mr. Mines’ client’s mental health issues, it was appropriate to proceed with the robbery prosecution.
Result: Mr. Mines was able to persuade Crown to proceed on the lesser related charge of common assault. After hearing Mr. Mines’ submissions, the Court granted a Conditional Discharge that focussed on rehabilitation. No jail.
Charge: Sex Assault; Sexual Interference
Issue: Whether the Crown would be able to prove the identity of the perpetrator of a sexual assault.
Result: Mr. Mansoori-Dara was able to guide his client through the police investigation which, in the result, ended with Crown Counsel concluding the file with no charges being approved. No criminal record.
Charge: Sexual Assault.
Issue: Whether it was reasonable for Mr. Mines’ client to have believed that the complainant had consented to the sexual act.
Result: After considering Mr. Mines’ representations on behalf of his client, the Crown agreed to proceed by way of a Peace Bond and to stay the criminal charge. No criminal record.
I want to express special thanks to attorney Michael Mines and attorney Ian Gauthier. It is your professionalism and diligent attitude that led to a perfect resolution of my case. Finding a highly professional and affordable law firm isn’t easy in Vancouver. I will recommend you to anyone who needs a criminal lawyer.
Our client had taken responsibility for his actions by pleading guilty in Richmond Provincial Court where he was granted a conditional discharge. Upon being threatened and taunted by his roommate, our client kicked in the door to the roommate’s doo=r and held a meat cleaver to his throat. The Crown appealed sentence. At the sentence […]
