Cases Results

D.S. was charged with assaulting his neighbor after an ongoing dispute over parking spaces. It was alleged that D.S. slapped his neighbor across the face during an argument leaving a slight bruise under his eye.

After reviewing the disclosure, Cory Wilson met with the prosecutor and provided a detailed background on the client’s background and ongoing dispute. As a result, D.S. was entered into the Alternative Measures Program and made a small charitable donation. After making the donation, Cory Wilson had the charge withdrawn and D.S. was left with no criminal record.

C.C. was charged with aggravated assault after a child in her day home suffered a serious head injury. C.C. was detained and interviewed by police for over 8 hours. During this time, she asserted her right to silence on 24 occasions. The interviewing police officer used the Reid Technique which was designed to extract confessions. For over 8 hours, the officer subjected C.C. to a prolonged interview by engaging in lengthy monologues, constant interruptions and persistent questioning. At the end of the interview, C.C. confessed to throwing the child to the ground, causing him significant injury. Despite her confession, C.C. declared her innocence and the matter proceeded to a preliminary inquiry.

At the preliminary inquiry, the Crown sought to admit C.C.’s confession. Cory provided the trial judge with extensive written submissions detailing the significant issues with the officer’s use of the Reid Technique. In painstaking detail, Cory outlined how C.C.’s free will was overborne to the point she told the officer what she wanted to hear – a confession. The trial judge was directed to video of the “confession” in which C.C. can be seen shrugging and asking the officer if her description of throwing the child was correct. The judge, in a blistering decision, denounced the use of the Reid Technique in the strongest terms and found that C.C. did not confess on her own free will. The confession was excluded and without any other evidence of guilt, the charge against C.C. was dismissed.

The client was arrested and charged with assault after a fight outside of Cowboys nightclub in Calgary. Police didn’t observe the fight and nobody was able to positively identify J.B. as being involved in the fight. Surveillance video from a nearby building was grainy and was of no benefit to identifying the parties involved.

At trial, the Crown put up a number of witnesses in an attempt to identify J.B. as the guilty party. One by one, Cory Wilson had the witnesses concede they could not identify his client from the night in question. As a result, the trial judge rejected the Crown Prosecutor’s case and J.B. was found not guilty.

D.C. was charged with 2 counts of assault against an ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend. The allegations stemmed from an incident that occurred after the new boyfriend confronted D.C. claiming that he was stalking his ex-girlfriend. As it turned out, D.C. just happened to work at an auto body shop two blocks from where the ex-girlfriend worked and she assumed he was stalking her because she saw him several times a week. When the new boyfriend confronted D.C., a fight ensued and the ex-girlfriend joined in.

At trial, Cory Wilson cross-examined the two complainants on their completely different versions of events, demonstrating to the judge that they were not being truthful. D.C. took the stand and testified that he was acting in self-defence after he was jumped by his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend.

The trial judge believed D.C. and found that the two complainants were not credible. As a result, D.C. was found not guilty which was the best possible outcome.

Our client was charged with assault after it was alleged that he became heavily intoxicated and physically assaulted his wife. The allegations were incredibly serious and involved allegations of choking, which is an aggravating factor and generally leads to a criminal record if convicted. The client was heavily intoxicated at the time after learning of very troubling news about a member of his family. After first speaking with G.P. Cory Wilson recommended he immediately start domestic violence and alcohol counselling.

The assigned Crown Prosecutor was seeking a criminal conviction including an 18-month period of probation. After providing the Crown with multiple character references and confirmation of counselling, the Crown agreed to withdraw the charges. As a result, G.P. was left with no criminal record.

S.M. was charged with assaulting her teenage daughter by hitting her multiple times with the shaft of a broom. The allegations stemmed from disciplinary issues including finding sexual explicit pictures being sent to several boys, getting suspended from school for swearing at teachers, fighting at home and frankly, being out of control. At her wits-end, S.M. used physical force in an attempt to discipline her daughter. Unfortunately, the law protects parents who use physical force, but not those who use weapons to administer the force.

After battling many issues involving Child and Family Services including misinformation being provided to the prosecutor, Cory Wilson was able to negotiate the criminal charges being dropped and S.S. entered into a Peace Bond.

The client was charged with assault as a result of allegations he assaulted his now ex-girlfriend. It was alleged that after an argument about infidelity, B.H. punched the complainant in the face outside of a movie theater and then forced her to watch the movie with him. On the car ride home, the complainant further alleged that the two continued to argue and he struck her several times in the face. When the two arrived at the complainant’s house, she went inside and called the police who arrived shortly thereafter. At the scene, police noted no visible marks on the complainant, but B.S.’s glasses her bent and he was bleeding behind the ear from what he described as being attacked by the complainant. Despite the obvious inconsistencies in the complainant’s allegation, police charged B.H. with assault.

After reviewing the disclosure, it was clear that the complainant had fabricated the assault. Cory spoke with the prosecutor at length about the complainant’s credibility and it was agreed that the charge would be withdrawn if B.S. entered into a very brief Peace Bond. B.S. had a very strong defence at trial but he chose to resolve by Peace Bond so that he could move on with his life.

This was a great result in which our client ended up with no criminal record.

The client was charged with assault as a result of allegations he assaulted his girlfriend. After consuming alcohol, our client and his girlfriend got into an argument that became physical. It was alleged that S.M. pushed the complainant in the face, grabbed her repeatedly by the neck and threatened to cause her significant harm. Police attended the house and photographed the complainant with a number of red marks on her face and neck.

After multiple meetings with the Crown Prosecutor, Cory Wilson was able to have the charges withdrawn after our client completed 5 counselling sessions. This was the best possible resolution as it left S.M with no criminal record.

B.B. was charged with assaulting his young son as a result of a complaint made by his ex-wife during an ugly custody dispute. Despite the timing of the allegation, police chose not to interview B.B. and simply arrested him.

After reviewing the disclosure, it was evident that the allegation was nothing more than a way for the complainant to get full custody of the child. The statement given by the child made no allegations and was significantly different from what the mother told police. Cory Wilson approached the assigned Crown Prosecutor with the inconsistencies and was able to have the charges stayed.

This was the best outcome for B.B. and save him significant stress of having to go to trial.

The client was charged with assault as a result of allegations he punched his wife. It was alleged that after consuming a large amount of liquor, M.Q. and his wife got into a verbal argument that turned physical. The client’s wife called the police and M.Q. was subsequently arrested.

After lengthy resolution discussions with the Crown Prosecutor, the charges against M.Q. were withdrawn after he attended alcohol and anger management counselling. This was the best case scenario for M.Q. as he would have lost his job if he received a criminal record.