R. v. D. S-H.: (Old City Hall): Domestic Assault. Allegations that woman went over to boyfriend's home in the morning to bring him food and upon arrival discovers him in bed with another woman. A confrontation occurs between the two individuals and the female accused was alleged to have brandished a knife, threw a pie, and assaulted him with a shovel. Complainant attended hospital to have his injuries treated. Result: All charges withdrawn.
R. v. A.N. (Durham Region): Home Invasion Robbery with a Firearm, etc. Allegations that accused set up friend to be robbed for $12,000.00 with the assistance of co-accused and another individual that was never arrested. Police asserted that accused (AN) had exclusive knowledge of the whereabouts of the money, spoke to, met up with, and SMS texted the co-accused and other accomplice prior to the robbery. Upon arrival, AN entered the premises with other suspects and police alleged feigned being a victim of the robbery. Trial set for 3 weeks with significant motions surrounding the admissibility of phone records and statements. Result: All charges withdrawn for client AN. (Co-accused, whom I did not represent pleads guilty and receives penitentiary sentence).
R. v. P.K. (Barrie): Completion of preliminary hearing for 1st degree homicide. Anticipated case to move to Superior Court after judgment in September 2010.
