Charge: Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (cocaine and heroin).
Issue: Whether the Crown had proved that our client had knowledge of the drugs that were in his possession at the time he was detained by police.
Result: After considering Mr. Mines’ submissions at the conclusion of this two day trial, the trial judge found our client not guilty. He was acquitted of all charges. No jail. No criminal record.
Charge: Assault (domestic).
Issue: Whether it was in the public interest to proceed with the prosecution.
Result: Mr. Johnson was able to persuade Crown counsel to allow our client into the Alternative Measures Program. Upon our client’s completion of this program, Crown entered a stay of proceedings. No criminal record.
Charge: Assault (domestic).
Issue: Whether it was in the public interest to proceed with a criminal prosecution.
Result: Mr. Mines was able to persuade Crown counsel to proceed by way of a s. 810 Recognizance rather than the criminal charge. Our client entered into a 12 month Peace Bond. No criminal record.
Charge: Assault (domestic).
Issue: Whether it was in the public interest to proceed with the criminal prosecution.
Result: Mr. Mines was able to persuade Crown Counsel to proceed by way of a s. 810 recognizance (“Peace Bond”) rather than the criminal charge. No criminal record.
Charge: Driving While Prohibited.
Issue: Mr. Johnson was able to point to a weakness on the issue of identification and was able to persuade Crown to proceed on the lesser offence of Driving Without a License.
Result: After hearing Mr. Johnson’s submissions, the Court sentenced our client to a fine. No driving prohibition.
Charge: Fraud Under $5000.
Issue: Whether, given the rehabilitative steps our client had taken on her own initiative, it was in the public interest to proceed with criminal charges.
Result: Mr. Johnson was able to persuade Crown counsel to enter a stay of proceedings. No criminal record.
Charge: Assault (domestic).
Issue: Whether, given the rehabilitative steps our client had taken on his own.
Result: Mr. Mines was able to persuade Crown counsel to proceed by way of a s. 810 Recognizance (“Peace Bond”). No criminal record.
Charge: Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (cocaine).
Issue: Whether the Crown could prove that our client intended to traffick the cocaine in his possession.
Result: Mr. Mines was able to persuade Crown Counsel to proceed on the lesser charge of simple possession. After hearing Mr. Mines’ submissions, the court granted our client an absolute discharge. No criminal record.
Charge: Assault Causing Bodily Harm; Unlawful Confinement; Extortion; Robbery (all reduced to Common Assault).
Issue: Whether it was in the public interest to proceed with the charges as laid and whether it was necessary for the court to enter a conviction.
Result: Based on the rehabilitative steps taken by our client, Mr. Mines was able to persuade Crown counsel to proceed on the lesser offence of simple assault. After hearing Mr. Mines’ submissions, the judge granted our client a conditional discharge. No criminal conviction.
Charge: Assault.
Issue: Whether there were sufficient grounds for police to recommend a charge.
Result: Mr. Mines was able to steer our client through the investigation which resulted in police not requsting any charges. No criminal record.
Charge: Careless Use, Unsafe Storage of a Firearm; Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking.
Issue: Whether, given the circumstances, our client had a lawful excuse for possessing the firearm, and, further, whether the search was lawful and whether our client had knowledge and control of the drugs that were seized.
Result: After considering information provided by Mr. Mines, Crown Counsel decided not to approve any criminal charge, instead proceeding only with a Firearms Prohibition application. After hearing Mr. Mines’ submission, the Court imposed a 5 year firearms prohibition. No criminal record.
Charge: Assault with a Weapon.
Issue: Whether our client was acting in self defence.
Result: Prior to the matter being set for trial, Mr. Mines was able to provide information to Crown Counsel that ultimately led Crown to conclude that there was no substantial likelihood of a conviction. Stay of Proceedings. no criminal record.
