Charges Dropped for Drive-By Shootings
Charges Dropped for Drive-By Shootings
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Charge(s):
CC: s.430(1) – Mischief
Allegations:
My client and his friends were driving around, doing drive-by shootings with pellet guns. Numerous persons were hit by the pellets.
Result:
After writing an essay about how a criminal record can affect his future, and paying a charitable donation of $80 to the Calgary Dream Centre, the charge was withdrawn. No criminal conviction.
Machete-Weilding Accused Discharged
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Charge(s):
CC: s.264.1(1)(a) – Uttering threats, s.267(a) – Assault with a Weapon, s.88(1) – Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
Allegations:
As a result of an argument with his brother, my client threatened to burn down his house while he and his family were inside. The argument ensued with my client raising a machete over his head and threatening to hack up his brother with it. He also threatened his sister-in-law over the telephone by saying that he would kill her. He had a lengthy and related criminal record.
Result:
He pleaded guilty only to the uttering threats charge and received a conditional discharge. The other charges were withdrawn. No criminal convictions.
Double Stabbing Charges Withdrawn
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Charge(s):
CC: s.267(a) x 2 – Assault with a Weapon
Allegations:
My client entered a room where two individuals were watching TV. He was carrying two steak knives. He held one knife to the throat of one person and began screaming over and over that no one was leaving. When the other person tried to get up and flee, my client stabbed him. Then, when both persons were trying to get out the back door, my client stabbed the other person as well.
Result:
The matter was set for trial. The Crown was unable to locate the victims, in order serve them with subpoenas, and withdrew the charges. No criminal convictions.
Drug Dealer Avoids Jail on Serious Charges
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Charge(s):
CDSA: s. 5(1) – Trafficking x 3, s. 5(2) – Possession of the Purpose of Trafficking x 2; CC: s.254 – Proceeds of Crime, s. 88(1) – Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
Allegations:
My client sold a total of almost 70 grams of marijuana to an undercover officer on three different occassions. A search warant was executed at his residence and an additional 120 grams of marijuana was located, as well as 20 grams of hashish and pepper spray.
Result:
My client pleaded guilty to the three counts of trafficking only. All other charges were wthdrawn. He received a Conditional Sentence Order. No jail.
Drug & Weapon Charges Withdrawn
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Charge(s):
CDSA: s.4(1) – Possession of Crack Cocaine, s.5(2) – Possession of Cannabis Resin for the Purpose of Trafficking; CC: s.354 – Proceeds of Crime, s.90(1) – Carry a Concealed Weapon
Allegations:
My client was pulled over for speeding and committing other traffic violations. The police saw a baggie containing hashish in his center console. After being arrested and searched, the police found a knife, other drug paraphernalia and some crack cocaine.
Result:
I negotiated a referral to the Federal Alternative Measures Program. My client performed 40 hours of community service work and all of the criminal charges were withdrawn. No criminal convictions.
