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R. vs. C.K. – Richmond Provincial Court

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Charges: Assault; Forcible Confinement (domestic).

Issue: Given the rehabilitative steps we were able to guide our through, whether it was in the public interest for our client to be sentenced to a criminal record.

Result: Mr. Gauthier was able to persuade Crown to proceed only on the assault charge and, after hearing Mr. Gauthier’s submissions, the Court granted our client a conditional discharge. No criminal conviction.

R. vs. B.Z. – Port Coquitlam Provincial Court

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Charge: Assault (domestic).

Issue: Given the rehabilitative steps we were able to direct our client through, whether it was in the public interest to proceed with the prosecution of this matter.

Result: Mr. Johnson was able to provide Crown counsel with information that allowed him to persuade Crown to enter a stay of proceedings. No criminal record.

R. vs. R.L. – Surrey Provincial Court

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Charge: Assault (domestic).

Issue: Given the rehabilitative steps we were able to guide our client through, whether our client would be convicted of assaulting his son.

Result: Notwithstanding the breach of trust, after hearing Mr. Mines’ submissions, the court granted our client a 12 month conditional discharge. No criminal record.

R. vs. A.S. – North Vancouver Provincial Court

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Charge: Assault (domestic).

Issue: Whether there was substantial likelihood of a conviction.

Result: Mr. Mines provided information to Crown counsel and was able to persuade Crown that there was no longer a substantial likelihood of a conviction. Crown entered a stay of proceedings, bringing this matter to an end. No criminal record.