JHG
SUCCESS
STORIES
Second degree murder
& Attempted Murder
R. v. D.W. | 2023 | Chattam
Client was charged after he arranged an armed drug rip-off that went very wrong when his accomplice shot at the drug dealer and fatally hit an innocent bystander. His videotaped confession made a substantive defence impossible but I was able to negotiate a sentence of 5 years on a single count of manslaughter. After enhanced credit for time served during Covid, my client was able to avoid the pen and remain in a facility close to his family. The greatest success however had nothing to do with me and everything to do with the victim’s family, who after court accepted my client’s sincere apology and granted him forgiveness.
Cocaine
Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Cocaine and for Proceeds of Crime.
R. v. S.D. | 2019 | HAMILTON
Client arrested after police executed a search warrant on his residence. Prepared and filed a Charter Application alleging that the police lied in their affidavit and used excessive force in executing the warrant. Provided photographs to show the inconsistencies and improper conduct of the police and as a result, all charges withdrawn at the request of the Crown.
Fentanyl
Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Fentanyl.
R. v. D.K. | 2019 | HAMILTON
Client arrested following police investigation into the overdose death of a young woman. Phone records linked client to the deceased on the night of the death. 7 months and two pretrials later, all charges withdrawn by the Crown when the records and surveillance video could not support the allegations.
Assault, Robbery
Aggravated Assault and Armed Robbery.
R. v. D.P. | 2019 | HAMILTON
Client and two friends were caught on HD-quality surveillance video entering a business, armed with handguns and a hammer. They used zip ties to confine two women, and client attacked the owner with a hammer, causing significant injuries to his brain and eye. All three accused were arrested fleeing the scene, in possession of the video system capturing the events, dressed in the same clothing as the robbers. Guilty pleas were entered for all accused. Successfully argued for a 7-year jail sentence following a 2-day hearing with Crown, seeking a 12-year sentence given client’s previous record for similar offences.
First-Degree Murder
R. v. D.M. | 2018 | HAMILTON
Client charged with First-Degree Murder in June 2016. I successfully argued for bail in December 2016. In January 2018, I had his videotaped statement, which included a confession to being at the murder, excluded from trial. In August 2018, the Crown accepted a plea to Manslaughter and in October he was sentenced to 5 years in jail; while one co-accused received a 10-year sentence for Manslaughter and the other was convicted of First-Degree Murder.
Accessory After the Fact to Murder.
R. v. J.M. | 2018 | HAMILTON
Arrested for Murder but charged with being an accessory to the “Good Samaritan” killing outside of a mosque in Hamilton. Negotiations with the Crown resulted in a plea to obstruct justice for a 1-year sentence.
Cocaine
Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Cocaine and Proceeds of Crime.
R. v. O.B. | 2018 | BRAMPTON
Client charged in “Project Cartella” with possession of 2 kilograms of Cocaine found in a bedroom closet and Proceeds of Crime in relation to money. Police executed search warrants on his and his girlfriend’s residence; following a 7-month police investigation involving wire taps, tracking devices, and surveillance. Client acquitted of all charges at the end of a 5-day trial.
Heroin
Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Heroin and proceeds of crime.
R. v. J.A.B. | 2018 | TORONTO
Client acquitted after a 3-day Superior Court Charter Application challenging the arrest, strip search, and violation of my client’s right to counsel. Judge found the police lied about seeing a dime bag of Heroin in my clients hand and therefore the subsequent strip search in a residential building was unlawful. Evidence excluded: 19 grams of Heroin and cash.
Fentanyl
Production and Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Marijuana, and Proceeds of crime.
R. v. T.L. | 2018 | TORONTO
Client and co-accused all acquitted following a Charter Application challenging the search of their business and residence. Police acting on an informant’s tip and the smell of marijuana were granted a search warrant and located over 900 plants, 18 kilograms of dried marijuana, and money. All evidence excluded due to significant constitutional violations.
Second-Degree Murder
R. v. S.G. | 2017 | BRAMPTON
Client charged with stabbing a man four times following a brief exchange behind a plaza in Mississauga. After 6 days of evidence, including the client’s account of having to defend himself, the jury spent 4 days deliberating before finding the client not guilty of Murder.
Assault
Assault Causing Bodily Harm.
R. v. M.N. | 2017 | TORONTO
My client and his two self-represented friends were all acquitted after a 2-day trial at Old City Hall. Within an hour of cross-examining the complainant, he was apologizing to my client from the witness stand for having him wrongfully arrested.
Fentanyl
Importing Fentanyl, Conspiracy to Traffic Fentanyl, and Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Fentanyl.
R. v. A.M. | 2017 | HAMILTON
This 52-year old mother with no criminal record was told by her first lawyer to “get comfortable” sitting in jail since she would be spending the next day 8-10 years there. After hiring me, she was out on bail within 1 week and a year later, all of her charges were withdrawn at the preliminary hearing.
First-Degree Murder
R. v. D.W. | 2017 | WELLAND
Following an 8-week jury trial, client acquitted of First and Second-Degree Murder; convicted of the lesser offence of Manslaughter for his role in the Kidnapping, Unlawful Confinement, and Murder of the victim.
Fentanyl
Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Fentanyl.
R. v. J.P. | 2017 | BRAMPTON
Charge withdrawn after discussions with the Crown concerning the arresting officer’s involvement in the theft of evidence from a different drug-related investigation.
Firearms
Possession of a Firearm or Imitation Thereof.
R. v. J.C. | 2016 | HAMILTON
Client acquitted after trial when the Crown failed to prove that possession of the firearm or imitation firearm was for a purpose dangerous to the public.
Cocaine
Conspiracy to Traffic Cocaine, Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking, Proceeds of Crime, and Money Laundering.
R. v. M.P. | 2016 | ST. CATHARINES
Client pled guilty to one count of possessing Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking; all other counts withdrawn. Crown sought a sentence of 5 years in custody, I argued that the 2-3 year range was appropriate. Judge agreed with me and my client was sentenced to 2.5 years (30 months) less pre-sentence custody on an enhanced basis.
Cocaine
Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking (x 4) and Proceeds of Crime.
R. v. A.Q.R. | 2016 | NEWMARKET
Client charged with possessing 2 kilograms of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking after police executed a search warrant on a residence in Vaughan. Following a 4-day trial, client was acquitted of all charges.
Second-Degree Murder
R. v. S.E. | 2016 | HAMILTON
Following the successful challenge to utterances and statements made to police, and after 1 week of trial before a jury, the Crown accepted a plea to Manslaughter and a sentence of 2 years less a day served in a treatment facility.
Firearms
Dangerous Weapons, Possession of Firearms, Mischief, and Failure to Comply x 4.
R. v. R.F. | 2015 | HAMILTON
Client charged with allegedly firing a gun into a crowd of people during a New Year’s Eve brawl on a residential street. Client acquitted of all charges after a 2-day trial.
Crystal Meth, GHB, Marijuana
Possession of Controlled Substance x 3 (Crystal Meth, GHB, and Marijuana).
R. v. J.A. | 2015 | HAMILTON
Client acquitted of all charges after Charter Application to exclude the evidence due to illegal arrest and unlawful search by police.
Attempted Murder
Attempted Murder, Assault, and Theft.
R. v. J.B. | 2015 | TORONTO
Client charged with two other accused in a downtown shooting. Released on bail and all charges stayed following a pretrial.