R. vs. T.D. – Richmond Provincial Court
Charge: Possession of Child Pornography.
Issue: Whether the Crown could prove that our client had knowledge of the images that were sent by email to his computer.
Result: After reviewing the evidence and considering Mr. Mines’ representations, Crown Counsel declined to approve any charge in this matter. No criminal record.
R. vs. G.F. – North Vancouver Provincial Court
Charge: Driving While Prohibited.
Issue: Whether the Crown could prove that our client had notice that he was prohibited.
Result: We were able to persuade Crown Counsel to proceed on the lesser charge of Failing to Produce a Licence. The court imposed a $1500 fine but after conidering Mr. Johnson’s submissions, did not order any driving prohibition.
R. vs. C.C. – Richmond Provincial Court
Charge: Driving without a Licence; Driving with a Handheld Device.
Issue: Whether our client’s right to have his trial within a reasonable time was breached.
Result: Crown Counsel agreed with Mr. Johnson’s submissions that the delay in bringing this matter to trial was unreasonable. Stay of Proceedings.
R. vs. M.P. – Vancouver Provincial Court
Charge: Theft Under $5000.
Issue: Whether it was in the public interest to proceeed with a criminal prosecution.
Result: Mr. Johnson was able to persuade Crown Counsel that, given the rehabilitative steps our client had taken on his own initiative, it was no longer necessary to proceed. No charge was ever approved. No criminal record.
R. vs. C.V. – Vancouver Police Investigation
Charge: Possession of Stolen Property.
Issue: Whether there was sufficient evidence to prove that our client had knowledge that the property that he possessed was stolen.
Result: Mr. Mines was able to steer our client through the police investigation without any charges being recommended. No criminal record.
R. vs. M.E. – Vancouver Civil Matter
Charge: Fraud Over $5000.
Issue: Whether the complainant corporation would proceed with a criminal complaint in this alleged $30,000 fraud case.
Result: Mr. Mines was able to negotiate a civil settlement in the amount of $20,000 on our client’s behalf. No charges were forwarded.
R. vs. J.Z. – Richmond Provincial Court
Charge: Driving While Prohibited.
Issue: Whether our client had a lawful excuse for driving.
Result: Upon presenting our client’s evidence to Crown Counsel, Mr. Johnson was able to persuade Crown to proceed on the lesser offence of driving without a licence. Rather than the 12 month minimum driving prohibition our client was facing, the Court imposed a 3 month prohibition and a $300 fine.
R. vs. M.O. – Surrey RCMP Investigation
Charge: Administering a noxious substance; Assault.
Issue: Whether there was sufficient proof of the identity of the suspect.
Result: Mr. Mines was able to steer our client through the police investigation without any charges being recommended. No criminal record.
R. vs. K.S. – Vancouver Provincial Court
Charge: Assault with a Weapon.
Issue: Whether it was reasonable to believe that our client possessed the weapon to defend himself or his property.
Result: Mr. Mines was able to persuade Crown that, given the circumstances, it was not in the public interest to proceed with the criminal charge. Upon completing Alternative Measures, Crown Counsel entered a stay of proceedings. No criminal record.
R. vs. S.R. – North Vancouver Provincial Court
Charge: Excessive Speeding.
Issue: Whether our client’s right to be tried within a reasonable period of time was breached.
Result: Mr. Johnson was able to persuade Crown Counsel that the approximately 20 month delay from offence to trial breached our client’s Charter right to be tried within a reasonable time. Crown entered a stay of proceedings. No fine, driving prohibition or penalty points.
R. vs. D.H. – Vancouver Provincial Court
Charge: Driving While Prohibited.
Issue: Whether our client was aware that he was prohibited from driving. On conviction he faced a madatory minimum jail sentence.
Result: Mr. Mines was able to persuade Crown that our client reasonably believed he was not prohibited. Crown therefore agreed to proceed on the lesser charge of Failing to Produce a Valid Driver’s License.The court imposed a $250 fine. No jail. No driving prohibition.
R. vs. T.Z. – Richmond Provincial Court
Charge: Assault.
Issue: Whether it was in the public interest to proceed with the criminal charge.
Result: Based on rehabilitative steps our client had taken on his own initiative, Mr. Johnson was able to persuade Crown to proceed on a s. 810 Recognizance (“Peace Bond”). No criminal Record.
