Domestic Violence

D.R. was accused of assaulting her husband who suffered from mental health issues. The couple were having a heated argument while children were present in the other house. D.R.’s husband decided to call 9-1-1 and claim that she had punched him on the side of the face. Police attended the residence and noted that the husband had no marks on his face. Police then spoke with D.R. who was now with her mother-in-law. Both tried to explain to the police officers that the husband had mental health issues and made claims of assault in the past. Police informed D.R. that they didn’t believe she did anything, but because of their domestic violence policy in which they charge a person once a complaint is made, they had no option.

After learning that police claimed they had no option but to charge, Cory Wilson called the Crown Prosecutor, explained the background and had the charges withdrawn.

Police should have never charged D.R. as there were no grounds to believe she committed a criminal offence. Thankfully, the Crown was able to see the significant issue once Cory brought it to her attention.

The client and his wife were experiencing marital difficulties as a result of COVID and the financial strain it caused. After several nights of arguing, F.D.’s wife was yelling in his face and he made the alcohol-fueled decision to push her away by using his head in a head-butting motion. She fell to the ground and was left with a noticeable mark on her heard. Police attended and F.D. admitted to headbutting his wife.

As a result of resolution discussions, the Crown Prosecutor agreed that the matter could be resolved by Peace Bond with the condition that F.D. attend for anger management and domestic violence counselling.

Given the fact F.D. confessed to the allegation, this was a very favorable outcome that insured he was left with no criminal record. This was very important as his immigration status would be in jeopardy if he were to be convicted.

R.K. was charged with assault because of allegations his ex-girlfriend made about him right when they broke-up. It was alleged that R.K. would get drunk, get angry and sometimes slap or push the complainant. She was going to let it go but after the break-up, he kept showing up at her house causing her fear.

R.K. was facing a number of charges including assault and criminal harassment. R.K. was in Canada on a working Visa and would be removed from the country if he was convicted of a criminal offence.

After resolution discussions with the prosecutor, Cory Wilson was able to have the matter resolved by Peace Bond. This was a fantastic resolution for R.K. as he was able to remain in the country and continue to seek citizenship.

A.S. and his girlfriend were both intoxicated and had a heated argument inside their apartment. The neighbors overheard the argument and then observed the girlfriend run outside followed by A.S. who grabbed her from behind. The neighbor called police after she observed A.S. wrap his arm around his girlfriend’s neck and seemingly choke her to the ground.

Given the choking allegation, the Crown was not initially agreeable to resolving the matter by Peace Bond so a trial was set. Closer to the trial date, Cory Wilson presented the prosecutor with a package of character letters and documentation showing the incredible steps A.S. took to deal with his drinking problem. As a result, the prosecutor agreed to cancel the trial and A.S. was given a Peace Bond.

This was the best outcome for A.S. as he was left with no criminal record for the incident.

After a night of consuming drugs, S.K. got into a heated verbal argument about his consumption of drugs. S.K. attempted to leave the room but the complainant continued with the verbal attacks. Out of anger, S.K. picked-up a chair and threw it into the room. Unfortunately, the chair bounced off a fish tank and struck the complainant in the jaw, causing her significant pain. Police were called and S.K. was charged with assault.

After reviewing disclosure, Cory Wilson explained to the prosecutor that S.K. had a defence as he did not intend the chair to hit the complainant – it was a complete accident. The Crown agreed to withdraw the charges and S.K. was entered into a Peace Bond.

This was a great outcome as S.K. was left with no criminal record and did not have to endure the cost or stress of proceeding to trial.