Client charges with very serious offences including Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Drug Trafficking (Cocaine and Fentanyl) and Possession of a Loaded Firearms involving proactive police surveillance and search resulting in the location of a “secret compartment” in the vehicle containing drugs, cash and a loaded gun. Case proceeded through the Preliminary Inquiry at the Provincial Court and was then scheduled for trial at the B.C. Supreme Court. In the last week before the trial, the prosecutor provided some late disclosure which led to further communications and letters between defence counsel and the prosecutor as a risk of an adjournment loomed over the case. Mr. Shapray was able to negotiate for all charges against his client being DROPPED with a plea by the passenger in the vehicle. Client has been facing lengthy driving prohibition and mutli-year federal jail sentence. – NOT GUILTY
Case Results
R. v. A.D.
R. v. L.G.
Mr. Shapray’s client was notified that he was being placed under investigation for a historical allegation of sexual assault at a work event over 15 years earlier. The client still worked at the same company and was placed on a leave and also notified that there would be an internal investigation. Mr. Shapray managed both investigations and put together a team which included a skilled employment lawyer to assist with some of the work investigation issues. Considerable pressure to cooperate with the police and investigators resisted as strategic decisions made along the way. Ultimately the police CLOSED THE FILE and determined that the allegations did not have merit. Employer rescinded leave and offered client his job back as well. – NOT GUILTY
R. v. A.R.
Client charged with Assault Peace Officer (x2), Obstruct Peace Officer and Mischief to Property where he was apparently attempting a Break and Enter into a home with a family inside. Police called and client arrested which led to a number of additional charges in relation to his dealings with the police. Mr. Shapray met with family and client and a game plan was developed that included a focus on residential treatment for alcohol as well as information gathering regarding a history of mental health and mental illness. Case was resolved with Mr. Shapray successfully negotiating for client to enter into a peace bond with all charges dropped. – NOT GUILTY
R. v. T.L.
U.S. citizen arrested and held in jail for bringing undeclared firearm over the Canadian border. Case resolved with plea involving no further jail time for client who was held in jail pending release on bail.
R. v. M.R.
Client from the United States charged with bringing a firearm over the border into Canada. We successfully negotiated a resolution of the case with a plea to a contravention under the Customs Act instead of a criminal charge under the Criminal Code. Client received a small fine and no jail time or criminal record. – NOT GUILTY
R v. D.C.
D.C. was charged with offences under the Immigration and Refugee Act for assisting the illegal entry into Canada of a person who tried to run across the border. There was evidence that D.C. had being involved I dropping of this “border jumper” in Blaine and arranging to pick them up in Canada. After five days of trial, we were able to convince the Court that D.C.’s actions did not constitute the criminal act that was charged. D.C. was found not guilty at the end of trial. – NOT GUILTY
R. v. P.M.
Client charged with assault and firearms offences. We achieved a Conditional Discharge for client at sentencing hearing resulting in no criminal record. – NOT GUILTY
R. v. T.L.
U.S. citizen arrested and held in jail for bringing undeclared firearm over the Canadian border. Case resolved with plea involving no further jail time for client who was held in jail pending release on bail.
R. v. M.R.
Client from the United States charged with bringing a firearm over the border into Canada. We successfully negotiated a resolution of the case with a plea to a contravention under the Customs Act instead of a criminal charge under the Criminal Code. Client received a small fine and no jail time or criminal record.
R. vs. G.M.
G.M. faced minimum mandatory one year jail sentence on weapons and drug trafficking charges. Following a three day trial, G.M. is found not guilty. – NOT GUILTY