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Sexual Assaults, Assaults (non-domestic), Aggravated Assault, Assault with a Weapon, Assault Causing Bodily Harm, etc.
R. v. A.R.
et. al. (Peel Region, Brampton Courthouse) - JURY TRIAL
Charges: Sexual
Assault, Aggravated Sexual Assault, Gang Sexual Assault, Kidnapping,
Forcible Confinement, Human Trafficking, Sexual Assault with a
Weapon, etc.
Allegations: Woman
is assaulted, intimidated, and kidnapped in lieu of a debt owed by
her boyfriend. When she is taken back to to a residence is
Mississauga, she is sexually assaulted, tortured, confined in a
closet overnight, and sexually assaulted the following day with
forced fellatio and intercourse. During the course of the sexual
assault, she is threatened to be forced into prostitution. Woman is
released form the premises and attends hospital with injuries.
Hospital then reports the incident to police who the obtain
evidence that included, but not limited to: DNA, photographs,
corroborating physical evidence (shoelaces, descriptions of
residence, etc.). Canada wide warrants are executed and four
individuals arrested including "A.R." During the course of the
proceedings, it was alleged that Mr. A.R. (represented by Sean
Robichaud) is alleged to have been present during the entire first
day/night but not to have engaged in any of the threats, sexual
assaults, or kidnapping but charged and ordered to stand trial
regardless.
Result: A.R.
is found NOT GUILTY on all counts and dismissed unconditionally at
trial. The remaining accused parties are found guilty on al
counts with the exception of two.
R. v. O.A. (Toronto) R. v. J.A..
(1000 Finch Ave, Toronto)
R. v. K.C. (Superior Court of Justice) JURY
R. v. G.M. (Superior Court of Justice) JURY
R. v. G.L. (Ontario Court of Justice)
Charges: Sexual
Assault, Invitation to Sexual Touching, etc.
Allegations: O.A.
was alleged to have been a resident of a where the 6 year old
complainant and her
family lived. It was alleged that when the mother of the young
person left for work in the evenings, Mr. A. would lure the young
person to his basement apartment and on several occasions forced
sexual intercourse upon her. On a separate occasion it was
alleged that Mr. A. confronted the complainant at her mother's
birthday party when she was 10 years old and forced her into a
bedroom to have intercourse with her.
Result: All charges withdrawn.
After cross-examination at the preliminary hearing, several problems
were discovered with the complainant's version of events. The
charges were stayed as a result.
Charges: Sexual Assault
Allegations: Complainant and accused alleged to have drank
heavily and then attended his residence. At the residence,
complainant alleges that accused forces herself upon her and engages
in full intercourse without her consent. Results:
All charges withdrawn by the Crown Attorney at the preliminary
hearing stage.
Charges: Sexual Assault
Allegations: Accused was alleged to have had non-consensual
intercourse with complainant at her house.
Results: Jury Acquits accused on
all counts.
Charges: Sexual Assault
Allegations: That the accused, aged 31, had sexual intercourse with
his 17 year old baby sitter against her will. At trial, the
accused testified that they did indeed have sex, but the act was
consensual.
Results:
Jury acquitted Mr. M.
Charges: Sexual Assault
Allegations: The accused was the step brother of the complainant.
She alleged that while they were living in the same house, he would
force sexual intercourse upon her on numerous occasions. The
sexual acts continued for several years before she reported it to
the police.
Results:
Charges Dismissed.
Sexual Assaults, Assaults, and Offences Against the Person in Ontario.
Offences on the person
cover a wide range of offences. The offences range from a
simple push and shove to very serious sexual assaults.
Needless to say, serious allegations such as these can raise very
complicated issues with life-changing consequences if you should
lose your case. Therefore, having proper legal representation
is critical to ensuring that you are not unfairly treated or at a
disadvantage in defending yourself.
Many of these sorts of offences, particularly sexual assaults,
involve detailed and mandatory requirements in evidence. It is
often unacceptable an assert many issues that you may consider
relevant to a complainant's credibility. For example, section
276 of the Criminal Code precludes someone from raising the past
sexual history of a complainant unless the party wishing to do so
establishes a relevant basis for doing so. This sounds much
easier than it is and can often lend to confusion and frustration
for an unrepresented accused.
Other types of assaults such as "aggravated assault", "assault with
a weapon", "assault causing bodily harm", "assaulting a police
officer", etc., can also entail a great deal of complicated points
of evidence such as the admissibility of medical records, the extent
of injuries, and issues such as self defence or consent.
Having the assistance of proper legal counsel can assist you in
understanding your possible defences and ensure that justice is
achieved.
Call me anytime to discuss these issues and your options at (416)
220-0413.
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