Assault and Domestic Violence

Client charged with two counts of aggravated assault after allegedly stabbing two males outside a nightclub, just after closing time. Surveillance video showed client arguing with other patrons of the club and pulling a knife out of his back pocket, which was followed by physical fight. The evidence at trial established that in the course of the fight, two patrons suffered significant stab wounds while the client was holding the knife. Accused was found NOT GUILTY after trial, as the Judge found the Defence raised a reasonable doubt as to whether the accused intended to stab the patrons with the knife.

Client was charged with the assault causing bodily harm of his wife. As a result of the allegations, the client could not live at home or have contact with his wife and children. Mr. Beckett’s negotiations with the Crown resulted in the client being able to return home and have contact with his wife and children, and the matter being resolved by way of a peace bond. – NOT GUILTY

Client charged with a number of offences alleging an Unlawful Confinement with a Firearm. The Firearm alleged to be used found in Client’s home. All charges dismissed as the Client’s Right to be tried within a Reasonable time was violated.

Client charged with assault and breaching his bail conditions. Following extensive discussions, ALL CHARGES DROPPED by Crown on the basis that Crown agreed with Defence Counsel’s arguments that there was no substantial likelihood of conviction on the assault charge, and it was not in the public interest to proceed on the breach charge.

Client charged with assault causing bodily harm against an ex-girlfriend. Client maintained he had been acting in self-defence. After a trial, the judge agreed the Crown had not disproven self-defence, and found the client not guilty. – NOT GUILTY

Client charged with assault. CHARGE DROPPED by Crown in response to arguments by defence counsel that there was no substantial likelihood of conviction.

Client was charged with assaulting his wife. The matter proceeded to trial, where Mr. Beckett challenged the complainant’s evidence and led evidence which he argued showed the complainant had fabricated the allegations to gain an advantage in her ongoing divorce and child custody disputes with the client. The client was found. – NOT GUILTY

Client was charged with assaulting his wife and the offence of choking to overcome resistance. The matter proceeded to trial, where Mr. Beckett challenged the complainant’s evidence and argued for an acquittal. The client was found. – NOT GUILTY

Client charged with domestic assault by his wife. Mr. Shapray retained and managed a treatment and counselling program for his client as well as ongoing negotiations with the Crown prosecutor leading to charge being dropped by the prosecutor prior to trial date being set.