Posted in Criminal Cases (Non-Driving), Drug Charges
My client was charged with Failing to Remain at the scene of an accident, Possession of a Controlled Substance and Breach of an Undertaking to a Peace Officer. These charges all stemmed from a single motor vehicle accident in which it was alleged that my client had crashed his car and afterwards had fled the scene. At the time he was on an Undertaking from previous outstanding charges with conditions that he not drive and that he not consume alcohol or non-prescription drugs. The police also found a garbage bag with approximately one pound of marijuana outside the car. I convinced the Crown that although there was some circumstantial evidence to suggest my client had been driving the vehicle, there was not enough to sustain a finding of guilt at trial. Ultimately the Crown agreed to withdraw the charges in return for a $300 charitable donation.
Norm Stanford exclusively practices Criminal Defence law in Toronto and throughout Southern Ontario.
Related: Breach of an Undertaking, Charges Withdrawn, Failing to Remain at the Scene of an Accident, No Jail, Possession of a Controlled Substance
Posted in Assault, Criminal Cases (Non-Driving), Theft
My client had been charged with Assault with a Weapon, Theft and Mischief stemming from an incident that occurred at a convenience store late at night. My client had already received two conditional discharges on separate occasions for similar types of offences. My client told me he was innocent of the theft and admitted to the Assault although he told me that it was not as bad as the victim alleged. There were two innocent bystanders who witnessed the incident so my client stood little chance of being acquitted at trial. After negotiations with the Crown, the Crown agreed to pull the theft and mischief charges and my client entered a guilty plea to the assault with a weapon after the Crown amended the facts that my client would admit to. After submissions to the judge, my client received a conditional discharge.
Norm Stanford exclusively practices Criminal Defence law in Toronto and throughout Southern Ontario.
Related: Assault, Conditional Discharge, Theft, Weapon
Posted in Assault, Criminal Cases (Non-Driving)
My client had been charged with Assault Causing Bodily Harm. Other lawyers had told my client that he stood very little chance of winning at trial and that they were able to negotiate a deal with the Crown for a suspended sentence, meaning that my client would have avoided going to jail. He still, however,would have been placed on probation and most significantly, he would end up with a criminal record. My client was convinced of his innocence because he felt that he had acted in self defence and was not prepared to enter a guilty plea. At trial, I was able to establish that the complainant and other Crown witnesses at trial could not be believed. Ultimately both the Crown and the judge thought my client should be acquitted which is what happened.
Norm Stanford exclusively practices Criminal Defence law in Toronto and throughout Southern Ontario.
Related: Acquittal, Assault Causing Bodily Harm
Posted in Criminal Cases (Non-Driving), Drug Charges
My client was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance stemming from a police search of his vehicle. He had intentions of going to medical school in the United States and could not face the prospect of a conviction for a drug offence. At first he tried to handle the matter without hiring a lawyer, and the Crown’s position was tough — they wanted to proceed on the charge and would not consider any sort of diversion program. After T. came to see me, I reviewed the disclosure and had a meeting with the Crown to negotiate my client’s position. Within a month, the charged were dropped, and medical school is still in the cards.
Norm Stanford exclusively practices Criminal Defence law in Toronto and throughout Southern Ontario.
Related: Charges Withdrawn, Police Search of Vehicle, Possession of a Controlled Substance
Posted in Criminal Cases (Non-Driving), Domestic Assault
My client, who had a criminal record, was charged with three Domestic Assaults stemming from incidents that occurred on three separate days. As well my client was charged with breaching a term of his bail by contacting the complainant mere minutes after he was released on bail. The Crown was originally seeking a jail term, but ultimately my client avoided jail and was placed on probation instead with terms that he not contact or communicate with the complainant without her consent and that he go for alcohol counselling.
Norm Stanford exclusively practices Criminal Defence law in Toronto and throughout Southern Ontario.
Related: Breaching Term of Bail, Criminal Record, Domestic Assault, No Jail
Posted in Criminal Cases (Non-Driving), Drug Charges
My client was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance stemming from a police search of his vehicle. He had intentions of going to medical school in the United States and could not face the prospect of a conviction for a drug offence. At first he tried to handle the matter without hiring a lawyer, and the Crown’s position was tough — they wanted to proceed on the charge and would not consider any sort of diversion program. After T. came to see me, I reviewed the disclosure and had a meeting with the Crown to negotiate my client’s position. Within a month, the charged were dropped, and medical school is still in the cards.
Norm Stanford exclusively practices Criminal Defence law in Toronto and throughout Southern Ontario.
Related: Charges Withdrawn, No Criminal Record, Police Search of Vehicle, Possession of a Controlled Substance
Posted in Criminal Cases (Non-Driving), Threats
My client was charged with Uttering Death Threats and Mischief. These charges stemmed from an incident in which my client texted threats to his ex-girlfriend and the window of one of her friend’s was found broken. After negotiations with the Crown, the Crown agreed to withdraw the criminal charges in return for my client entering into a peace bond requiring him to stay away from the complainants for one year. [CHARGES WITHDRAWN][NO CRIMINAL RECORD]
Norm Stanford exclusively practices Criminal Defence law in Toronto and throughout Southern Ontario.
Related: Charges Withdrawn, Mischief, No Criminal Record, Texting, Uttering Threats
