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.
A blog for frequent updates on recent successes and proceedings at the Robichaud's criminal defence law office. Sean Robichaud is a practicing criminal defence lawyer in Toronto and provides weekly updates on his recent successes here.
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 Firearms and other offences withdrawn.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 All remaining counts against him and two family members were withdrawn.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 Result: Charges withdrawn upon completion of community service hours.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 Result: Charges withdrawn.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.
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.
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.
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