CASE STUDY: Assault charges in Bancroft
The goal was to get both accused acquitted of the charges of assault causing bodily harm. To do this, our lawyers aimed to establish that the accused had acted in self-defence against the actions of the complainant.
Virginia Dolinska · Kingston · Sex Offence Against Children Allegations · Sexual Assault Allegations
CASE STUDY: Possession of Child Pornography x2 & Access Child Pornography x2, Successful Bail Hearing
The allegations in this matter consisted of Mr. F possessing child pornography in the form of videos and photos as well as accessing these materials online through various devices.
CASE STUDY: Over 80 and Charge Withdrawn
Police were notified with information that Mr. K was involved in an assault with his brother and left the scene intoxicated. Shortly after, Mr. K was pulled over while operating his vehicle. After making some incriminating admissions to the officers, Mr. K was asked to provide a breath sample in an approved screening device on the roadside.
CASE STUDY: Sexual Assault & Incest – Plea Bargain
Our client Mr. C came to our office with some very severe charges stemming back as far as over 20 years ago. The allegations were brought by Mr. C’s younger sister who claimed sexual abuse at the hands of her brother when she was as young as eight.
CASE STUDY: Indecent Act – Charge withdrawn
The allegations consisted of Mr. B attending a private parking lot where he removed some of his clothing and began to masturbate while looking out on the street.
CASE STUDY: Domestic Assault, Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose & Breach – Charges Withdrawn
Although it took time and effort, our client was very happy with the resolution of her charges in this matter.
Virginia Dolinska · Internet Crimes · Kingston · Plea · Sex Offence Against Children Allegations · Sexual Assault Allegations
CASE STUDY: Child Luring and Multiple Child Pornography Charges
Mr. R was in his last year of high-school and in the midst of applying to university when he was charged with severe criminal offences.
CASE STUDY: Plea Bargain for Dangerous Driving, Over 80, and other Driving Offences
After a number of discussions with the Crown Attorney and a number of Judicial Pre-Trials, the Crown agreed to amend the Mr. H’s charges and withdraw others. Mr. H entered a plea of guilty to Over 80, simple assault and breach. All other charges were withdrawn.
CASE STUDY: Domestic Assault x2 & Mischief Under x2 – Charges Withdrawn
After multiple complaints to police made by Mr. H.s spouse, charges of domestic assault and mischief were laid. The allegations consisted of Mr. H damaging the complainant’s property as well as pushing his wife, grabbing her by the throat and choking. Additionally, the allegations were that the assaults took place while Ms. H was pregnant.
CASE STUDY: Sexual Assault x2 in Eastern Ontario
The Crown’s evidence stated Mr. L would manipulate the much younger complainant, often orchestrating alcohol fueled get-togethers where the complainant was allegedly sexually assaulted while he was intoxicated.
CASE STUDY: Over 80 and Impaired Operation in Napanee
Our client Ms. G was operating an ATV when she struck a tree, sustaining major injuries to her head with a large cut. Charges were laid two months later after a blood analysis confirmed our client had alcohol in her body while she was operating the ATV.
Kingston · Break/Enter & Property Crimes · Domestic Assault Allegations · Virginia Dolinska · Withdrawn
CASE STUDY: Domestic Assault x3, Criminal Harassment, Mischief Under & Theft Under – Charges Withdrawn
After a review of all disclosure materials with Mr. C it was evident that the complainant came forward with false allegations.
CASE STUDY: Unauthorized Possession of Firearm, Drive Vehicle with Cannabis Readily Available & Possession of Unmarked Cigarettes
The officer made inquiries on the roadside and was quickly granted authorization under the Tobacco Tax to search the entire vehicle.
CASE STUDY: Domestic Assault – Withdrawn
After discussions with the Crown as well as Ms. L, it was agreed that after Ms. L completes anger management counselling her charges will be withdrawn.
CASE STUDY: Impaired Operation and Over 80-No Conviction
Less than one week before trial the Crown ceased with the prosecution and offered to withdraw Ms. H's charges for a plea to a Highway Traffic Act offence of careless driving.
CASE STUDY: Sexual Assault – Withdrawn
The charge of sexual assault was withdrawn after there were extensive negotiations with the Crown Attorney’s office.
CASE STUDY: Assault with a Weapon (Knife) and Possession of a Weapon Dangerous to Public – Charges Withdrawn
We took advantage of all available avenues and in the end, after multiple meetings with the Crown, we were able to have the charges withdrawn.
CASE STUDY: Impaired & Over 80 – No Conviction
There were no restrictions or limitations placed on our client's driving privileges and he did not get a criminal conviction. All charges were withdrawn.
CASE STUDY: Plea Bargain – Break and Enter
Our goal was to keep our client out of a lengthy jail sentence. Our client entered a plea bargain and some charges were withdrawn.
CASE STUDY: Charge Withdrawn – Voyeurism
Our client faced a criminal record and a jail sentence, but had hopes of studying law. Our client obtained a peace bond and charges were withdrawn.
CASE STUDY: Charge Withdrawn – Arson
The objective was to establish doubts in the evidence presnted by the Crown, and have the charges withdrawn. This was done successfully.
CASE STUDY: Charges Withdrawn – Resist Arrest, Assault Police Officer
We did not want to put our senior client through the stress of a trial. We got both charges withdrawn and our client kept his spotless criminal record.
CASE STUDY: Withdrawal, No Conviction – Assault Charges
Our client had stable employment that would have been jeopardized with a criminal record. We were able to get the charges withdrawn.