Homicide & Serious Violent Offences
Homicide & Serious Violent Offences
R. v. K.B.
(2025)
Our client and his two brothers were charged with aggravated assault arising from an incident in which they were themselves attacked. Before trial, we located social-media photographs posted by the complainants. At trial, after the complainant denied under oath that such photos existed, we introduced the posts to impeach credibility. Through this and other lines of cross-examination, their credibility was ruined, and the charges were dismissed mid-trial.
R. v. N.B.
(2025)
Our client was charged with aggravated assault. Significant advocacy with the Crown's office led to the charges being withdrawn before trial.
R. v. K.B.
(2024)
Our client was charged with aggravated assault for an incident that took place on the roadside involving two other drivers. The client's version of events was drastically different from the Crown's theory. Careful advocacy showed the Crown the holes in their theory, and the charges were all dropped.
R. v. J.W.
(2021)
Our client was charged with first-degree murder in the death of a friend. The Crown’s case relied heavily on forensic and circumstantial evidence said to place him alone at the scene, along with a confession obtained during a police interview. At the preliminary inquiry, we concentrated on two fronts: rigorously testing the expert/forensic opinions, and scrutinizing the interrogation methods used to elicit the statement. The record developed on those issues materially weakened the prosecution’s case. Following the preliminary inquiry, the Crown accepted a plea to manslaughter. Our client received a substantially reduced sentence and, after a short period in custody, was released.
R. v. C.M.
(2023)
Our client was charged as a party to drug-deal related kidnapping. Our position was that while the kidnapping took place, our client played no role in it and was a victim herself. The only witness who inculpated the client passed away before trial, and the Crown brought a hearsay application to have her video statement used at trial. We successfully opposed the hearsay application, and the Crown's case fell apart. With no significant evidence to rely on, the Crown settled for a plea to a minor charge.
R. v. A.W.
(2024)
Our client was charged with attempted murder arising from a stabbing. At trial, targeted cross-examination raised reasonable doubt about the specific intent to kill. The court acquitted the client of attempted murder but entered a conviction for aggravated assault.