R. v. S.M. Assault, Assault with a Weapon, Mischief (Domestic). Client was charged with slapping and choking his estranged common-law wife, threatening to beat her with a broom, and punching a hole through a door… all in front of their four children. Joel obtained the wife’s family Court filings and, over a two day cross-examination, used them (along with medical records and photos …
R. v. J.S. Possession of Loaded Restricted Firearm, Occupant of Vehicle with Knowledge of a Firearm, Unlicenced Possession of Firearm, Unauthorized Possession of Ammunition, Possession of Fentanyl for the Purpose of Trafficking. Client, who had just turned 18, was charged after police stopped him searched his vehicle, and seized a loaded handgun, along with a …
R. v. D.L. Assault with Weapon, Mischief, Unlawful Possession of Credit Card, Utter Forged Document. Client, who suffered from PTSD and addiction issues, was alleged to have gone on a brief but disturbingly violent crime spree. Joel was able to get her into a mental health diversion program, where she received support. All charges were …
R. v. A.M. Multiple Counts of Possession of Fentanyl and Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking, Possession of Proceeds Obtained by Crime. Client was arrested (along with his girlfriend) after tactical officers executed a search warrant at his home. The warrant was issued to authorize a search for, and seizure of, a handgun, but no gun …
R. v. A.M. Attempt Murder. Client was charged after a man was shot in the leg, at close range, outside a notorious drug den in Northwestern Ontario. After Joel cross-examined the alleged victim and other witnesses at the preliminary inquiry, the Crown agreed that the client should not go to trial on attempt murder, but …
R. v. R.W. Trafficking in Persons, Material Benefit, Withholding Documents, Exercise Control, Direction or Influence, Procuring a Person Under the Age of 18, Exercise Control, Direction or Influence of a Person Under the Age of 18, Living off the Avails of a Person Under the Age of 18, Trafficking of a Person Under the Age …