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

Charges: Sexual assault; assault by choking; uttering threats (all reduced to peace bond).

Issue: Given information Mr. Johnston provided to Crown counsel about our client’s rehabilitative efforts and the strength of the Crown’s case, whether there was sufficient public interest in continuing the prosecution.

Result: Mr. Johnston was first able to persuade Crown to seek a peace bond rather than proceeding on the criminal charges. He was ultimately able to persuade Crown to withdraw the peace bond application. Stay of Proceedings on all charges. No jail. No criminal record. No peace bond.