R v H.

Our client was charged with arson for allegedly setting fire to his own home, an extremely serious offence with major criminal and financial consequences. Early in the defence, we retained an independent expert who identified significant weaknesses in the Crown’s arson expert report, which we raised through targeted pre-trial advocacy alongside evidence of the client’s mental health circumstances at the time. In light of these issues, the Crown withdrew the charges before trial, resulting in no finding of criminal conduct and allowing the client to avoid serious collateral consequences, including insurance complications.