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Criminal Harassment

Criminal Harassment Charge Withdrawn Following Charter Advocacy and Pre-Trial Resolution

R v Y.

Our client was charged with criminal harassment arising from allegations made by a former employer. The charge carried serious potential consequences, including restrictions on liberty, employment ramifications, and a permanent criminal record if convicted.

After a comprehensive review of disclosure, we filed a Charter Notice identifying significant constitutional concerns with the investigation and the manner in which evidence was obtained. These issues formed the foundation of focused pre-trial discussions with the Crown.

As a result of this advocacy, and without any admission of guilt, the Crown agreed to withdraw the criminal harassment charge pursuant to a peace bond. This resolution allowed the client to avoid a criminal conviction entirely, while bringing the matter to a swift and controlled conclusion.

This case highlights the power of early Charter litigation and strategic pre-trial negotiation. Even in highly sensitive employment-related prosecutions, careful legal advocacy can prevent a criminal record and protect a client’s future.

All Charges Withdrawn – Criminal Harassment and Disobeying Court Orders

R v A.

Our client was facing three criminal charges, including two counts of disobeying a court order and one count of criminal harassment, all arising from an emotionally difficult family situation following the breakdown of her marriage. These charges, if prosecuted, carried the risk of a criminal record and long-term personal and professional consequences.

Our client instructed us to resolve the matter without proceeding to trial, and we immediately set to work exploring non-criminal avenues for resolution.

We engaged in early and proactive discussions with the Crown, carefully outlining the broader context of the allegations. We emphasized several mitigating factors:

  • Our client was going through a high-conflict divorce and under immense emotional strain at the time of the alleged offences.
  • She expressed genuine remorse for the stress her actions may have caused.
  • She showed a clear willingness to address the underlying issues, including a commitment to begin professional counselling.

With a strong focus on rehabilitation rather than punishment, we persuaded the Crown that the public interest would not be served by proceeding with a prosecution.

This case illustrates how thoughtful negotiation and attention to the human story behind the charges can result in a fair and compassionate resolution. A peace bond is not a conviction, or even an admission of guilt, and allowed our client to move forward with her life without the burden of a criminal record.

All Charges Withdrawn – Criminal Harassment, Mischief, Assault

R v A.

Our client was facing multiple serious charges stemming from allegations made by his ex-girlfriend, including criminal harassment, mischief, and two counts of assault. The case was emotionally charged, with potentially significant consequences for our client’s reputation, employment, and future.

From the outset, our client firmly denied all allegations and maintained his innocence. He instructed us to take the matter to trial rather than resolve it by plea.

We undertook a comprehensive review of the disclosure and prepared to contest the allegations at trial. Our trial preparation included a close analysis of inconsistencies in the complainant’s statements, the lack of corroborating evidence, and the legal threshold required to prove each charge beyond a reasonable doubt.

On the morning of trial, armed with a strong defence strategy and trial readiness, we engaged in discussions with the Crown. After presenting the weaknesses in the prosecution’s case and highlighting the evidentiary and legal challenges ahead, we successfully persuaded the Crown to withdraw all charges in exchange for our client entering into a peace bond.

Result: All charges withdrawn. This outcome demonstrates the importance of thorough preparation and principled advocacy. Even where the Crown is prepared to proceed to trial, a well-argued case for withdrawal—grounded in law and evidence—can result in a clean resolution. A peace bond is not an admission of guilt and allowed our client to move forward without the stigma of a record.

Indictable Criminal Harassment Charge Withdrawn Following Cross-Examination at Trial

R v L.

Our client was charged with criminal harassment, with the Crown proceeding by indictment and alleging a prolonged pattern of controlling and threatening behaviour over many months. At trial, following cross-examination of the complainant, the Crown reassessed its position and offered to withdraw the charge pursuant to a peace bond. The client accepted the resolution, avoiding any admission of wrongdoing or the possibility of a criminal conviction.

The outcome brought an end to a highly stressful process and spared the client the significant consequences of a conviction for a serious indictable offence.

At trial, following a lengthy cross-examination of the complainant, the Crown advised it would invite the court to dismiss the charges of criminal harassment and assault with a weapon. The aggravated assault charge was also withdrawn. The matter was resolved with a plea to a lesser offence of assault, and the client received a non-custodial sentence, avoiding jail altogether.

The result spared the client a conviction on the most serious charges and eliminated the risk of a multi-year prison sentence. The client was extremely relieved by the outcome.

Aggravated Assault Allegation Resolved Without Jail After Preliminary Inquiry and Trial Cross-Examination

R v A.

Our client was charged with a number of serious Criminal Code offences, including aggravated assault, assault, criminal harassment, assault with a weapon, unlawful confinement, and uttering threats.

The most serious charge, aggravated assault, carried the risk of a lengthy penitentiary sentence. The Crown’s position was that, if convicted at trial, it would seek a sentence of up to 5 years in custody.

After a contested preliminary inquiry, the Crown withdrew the uttering threats and unlawful confinement charges.

At trial, following a lengthy cross-examination of the complainant, the Crown advised it would invite the court to dismiss the charges of criminal harassment and assault with a weapon. The aggravated assault charge was also withdrawn. The matter was resolved with a plea to a lesser offence of assault, and the client received a non-custodial sentence, avoiding jail altogether.

The result spared the client a conviction on the most serious charges and eliminated the risk of a multi-year prison sentence. The client was extremely relieved by the outcome.