R. vs. E.C. – Vancouver Provincial Court
Charges: Sexual Assault; Assault.
Issue: Given the rehabilitative steps we guided our client through, the nature of the sex assault itself and our client’s true remorse, whether a jail sentence or house arrest were required.
Result: Mr. Mines was able to persuade Crown counsel to make a joint submission for a conditional discharge. After hearing Mr. Mines’ submissions on our client’s behalf, the trial judge granted our client the discharge. No jail or house arrest. No criminal conviction.