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.