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

February 25, 2025/in All Successes, Sexual Offence Cases/by Mike Mines

Charges: Sexual Assault; Breach of undertaking.

Issue: Whether the complaint met the Crown’s charge approval standard. Whether it was in the public interest to proceed with the breach charge.

Result: Mr. Gauthier was able to provide information to Crown on our client’s behalf which, ultimately, resulted in Crown not approving any charge on the sexual assault complaint and agreeing to a 12 month peace bond on the breach charge. No jail. No criminal record.

A.L.March 12, 2025 - 10:57 pm
A huge thanks to Michael Mines for getting this criminal charge brought to a fair and appropriate conclusion with a criminal charge being dropped. Michael knows his profession and is well versed in criminal law to seek the best possible outcome for an individual like me, who at 77 years, simply made an honest mistake. […]

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