Week of October 5, 2009

Monday: Bail hearing in London, Ontario where accused alleged to have inappropriate sexual relationship with person in position of trust.  Result: Client released.
Tuesday: Brighton, Ontario: R. v. S.H.  Client pleads to a domestic assault allegation after detained at his bail hearing.  Client released on time already served so that he could attend his father's funeral the following day.
Remainder of week: continue work and preparation for upcoming homicide trial in the New Year and jury trial starting next week for sexual assault allegations.

Week of September 27, 2009

R. v. C. (South West Ontario): Charges: Possession of Loaded Restricted Firearm x 2, Careless Storage of Ammunition, Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking, Production of Marijuana, Possession of a Prohibited Weapon, Possession of Proceeds of Crime, etc. Allegations: Major police undercover project on various figures throughout the GTA allegedly uncovers conspiracies to import drugs into Canada vis a vis Mexican nationals. Warrants are executed throughout the golden horseshoe.  Upon search of AC's residence, police allegedly discover firearms, cocaine, MDMA, a grow operation in the basement, weapons, a large amount of currency, etc. Result: After many months of being before courts and various proceedings and constitutional motions, the prosecutor agrees to accept a guilty plea to the drug related offences of cultivation and possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking and proceeds.  Firearms and other offences withdrawn.  Client receives an 8 month conditional sentence: 4 months house arrest with exceptions for work and school, the remaining 4 months to be served under a curfew.  All remaining counts against him and two family members were withdrawn.
R. v. R.D (Owen Sound): Charges: Possession of Marijuana.  Allegations: Friends attend up north for camping trip and polcie discover substantial amount of marijuana in the vehicle and on their person.  Result:  Charges withdrawn upon completion of community service hours.
R. v. O & N: Charges: Theft Under (Toronto Old City Hall).  Allegations: Shoplifting.  Result: Charges withdrawn.
R. v. J.D.: Charges: Theft (Toronto Old City Hall).  Allegations: Theft from an retail chain employer.  Result: Charges withdrawn.

Week of September 21

Monday: Judicial pre-trial held on a multiple accused robbery.  Adjourned for continuation in October.
Tuesday: R. v. S.K.  (Newmarket) Charges: Fraud x 3, Possession of Fraudulently Credit Card, Possession of Property obtained by Crime x 3.  etc.  Allegations of using multiple fraudulent credit cards at a large department store to buy merchandise including laptop computers.   Accused was apprehended by security at the scene and provides full inculpatory statement.  Result: S.K. pleads to one count of fraud and receives a conditional discharge.
Wednesday: 1) Judicial Pre-trial on sexual assault allegations.  Matter to return for continuation in November once Crown has assessed their case for reasonable prospect of conviction.
2) R. v. TP (Toronto) Charges: Possession of Cocaine.  Allegations: Possessing cocaine while at Toronto's entertainment district partying.  Result:  Charges withdrawn.
Thursday: At 361 University Superior Court doing adminstrative matters and then in the office meeting with clients and working on an upcoming homicide case.
Friday: R. v. J.S. (Toronto - Old City Hall) Charges: Domestic Assault.  Allegations: Woman alleged to have threatened partner with knife after it was believed he was cheating on her.  Result:  Charges withdrawn.  Client enters into section 810 peace bond.