When faced with criminal charges, one of the most vital decisions you can make is choosing the right criminal lawyer. However, once that decision is made, it’s equally essential to cultivate a strong working relationship with your lawyer. Doing so not only makes it easier for your criminal lawyer to […]
Author: Nicholas Robinson Criminal Lawyer
The “Not Criminally Responsible” Defence
Numerous individuals charged with criminal offences are afflicted with mental illnesses. In severe cases, a defendant’s mental health condition may serve as a defence, as it could impede their ability to understand the consequences and legality of their actions or to recognize their actions as wrongful. The defence of ‘not […]
R. v. C. R.
The accused was charged with failure or refusal to provide a breath sample following an accident. After discussions with Crown and Experts, Crown issues Stay of Proceedings.
How to Prepare for Your Initial Consultation With a Criminal Lawyer
The journey through the legal system can often seem daunting, especially if you’re navigating it for the first time. Your free initial legal consultation sets the tone for your legal journey. This session is not just an introduction but a crucial exchange. It offers you insight into your legal position […]
R. v. C. H.
The accused was charged with sexual assault against their partner. Following Pre-Trial discussions, Crown issues Stay of Proceedings.
R. v. T. J.
The accused was charged with disobeying a signal to stop for a peace officer and was later charged with two separate counts of failure to attend court. After negotiations with Crown, Crown issued Stay of Proceedings issued on all fail to appear charges and Client plead guilty for disobeying signal […]
R. v. D. N.
The accused was charged with crossing a solid line to change lanes. Matter was taken to trial and the accused was acquitted.
R. v. S. K.
The accused was charged with impaired driving and exceeding 0.8. The police officer took too long to produce ASD. As a result, after the charter application, the test results were excluded. Consequently, the accused received a full acquittal on all charges.
R. v. T. L.
The accused was charged with impaired operation cc.320.14(1)(a) and exceeding .08 cc.320.14(1)(b). Stay of proceeding issued on exceeding .08 charge. Guilty plea to impaired operation. Sentence consists of 1-year driving prohibition and $1,000 fine.