Tag Archive for: assault by choking

R. v. S.N. – Quesnel Provincial Court

Charges: Assault (by choking); assault; mischief to property.

Issue: Whether there was a public interest in proceeding with the prosecution and whether there was a substantial likelihood of a conviction.

Result: Mr. Mines was able to provide information to Crown counsel which led to Crown deciding to enter a stay of proceedings. No criminal record.

R. v. Y.T. – Richmond Provincial Court

Charge: Assault; Assault by Choking.

Issue: Given the rehabilitative steps we were able to guide our client through, whether there was a public interest in proceeding with criminal charges.

Result: After providing Crown counsel with our client’s  positive psychological counselling report, Mr. Gauthier  was able to persuade Crown counsel to enter a stay of proceedings. No criminal record.