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Charges of Assault, Assault with a Weapon and Assault Causing Bodily Harm were withdrawn by way of a common law peace bond at the Ontario Court of Justice located at Brampton. It was alleged that LSM along with two other co-accused(s) arrived outside the Complainant’s residence and started an argument. The argument was allegedly over money the Complainant owed LSM and the co-accused(s). The argument escalated and Complainant alleged that he was punched several times and as a result, dislocated his shoulder. A friend of the Complainant also alleged that he tried to intervene in the altercation and was hit with a wooden object kept on the floor by LSM. LSM was charged with Assault, Assault with a Weapon and Assault Causing Bodily Harm. Several pictures of the injuries and medical reports of the Complainant were provided in the disclosure. Yuvika Johri of Neuberger & Partners, Toronto Criminal Lawyers, was retained to represent LSM against the charges. Yuvika reviewed disclosure and conducted several meetings with Counsels for the co-accused(s). At the Crown Pre-Trial, Yuvika showed weaknesses in the Crown’s case and was able to convince the crown to withdraw all charges against LSM. A withdrawal was necessary in this case as LSM was an international student from India and a conviction would impact his immigration status. All charges were withdrawn by way of a common law peace bond against LSM.
Charge of Assault was withdrawn at the Ontario Court of Justice located at 2201 Finch Avenue. The Complainant alleged that YL assaulted him over a disagreement involving their five-month-old corgi puppy. The argument allegedly escalated when YL scratched the Complainant’s hand when she tried to take the puppy out of his hand. Due to loud noises, the neighbours called 911 and police charged YL with Assault on arrival. Yuvika Johri of Neuberger & Partners, Toronto Criminal Lawyers, was retained to represent Y.L against the charge. Yuvika reviewed disclosure and worked with the Complainant’s Counsel to show that there was no reasonable prospect of conviction in this case. Crown agreed with defence’s position and as a result, assault charges were withdrawn against YL.
Charge of Criminal Harassment, and Voyeurism withdrawn prior to trial. M.F. had been charged with allegedly sending inappropriate messages and videos obtained of the complainant over a period of several month. The contact was anonymous but due to tech search by police the client was arrested. Joseph Neuberger was retained as the Criminal Defence Lawyer. After careful review of the evidence and extensive discussions with the Crown, and some remedial steps taken by the client, all charges were withdrawn.
R. G. was charged with a domestic assault for an allegation that he assaulted his wife while they argued on the driveway of their home in Milton. Client maintained that wife was the aggressor and argument was over a sexual escapade gone wrong. Mr. John Navarrete obtained the text messages between the wife and the husband prior to the incident and provided them to the Crown Attorney’s office demonstrating that the client was the victim in this matter. Charges against the client were withdrawn and he entered into a common law peace bond.
H.S. was in Canada on a student visa from India. H.S. and other fellow students became involved in a large fight. Mr. John Navarrete was retained. Mr. Navarrete worked with counsel for the other accused and conducted various Judicial Pretrials and Crown Pretrials in the courthouse in Barrie. After reviewing the disclosure, Mr. Navarrete was able to show that the evidence against H.S. showed that it would be difficult for the Crown to prove that H.S. actively participated in any fight or that he was a party to any offence. As a result, the charges against H.S. were withdrawn and he entered into a peace bond.
M.A. was charged with a sexual assault against an alleged client of M.A. The accused was a real estate agent and any criminal conviction would result in M.A. losing his professional license. M.A. retained Mr. John Navarrete for his charges out of Newmarket. Mr. Navarrete was able to show the Crown, with the help of the client’s text messages, that any sexual activity was consensual. The charges against M.A. were ultimately stayed by the Crown.
The accused was going through a volatile divorce with his wife involving child custody issues, spousal support and division of property. In that context, DR was charged with various accounts of assault over the course of his marriage. Given DR’s occupation in any conviction would be catastrophic for him. DR retained Mr. John Navarrete. Mr. Navarrete reviewed all of the materials in the family law proceedings and realized numerous crucial major inconsistencies. Mr. Navarrete conducted a Crown Pretrial with the Crown Attorney’s Office in Newmarket. Mr. Navarrete then put together a package of materials for the Crown’s review including various documents and affidavits. The charges against DR were withdrawn at the request of the Crown.
Like many individuals, NS did not get along with his father-in-law. And during the pandemic, his father-in-law moved into his residence with his family. This new domestic situation led to various verbal arguments. One incident led to NS being charged with assault. The accused retained Mr. John Navarrete to assist him with his charges out of Newmarket. Mr. Navarrete reviewed the disclosure and had the client perform anger management, and volunteering. Despite the strong Crown case, Mr. Navarrete was able to convince the Crown that NS was not an individual that was a danger to society and that a prosecution in this case was not in the public interest. Charges against NS were withdrawn, and NS entered into a peace bond.
The accused was on a student visa from India. Unfortunately, K.S. became involved in a large fight with numerous other students. K.S. future in Canada was in jeopardy. K.S. retained Mr. John Navarrete. Mr. Navarrete reviewed the disclosure and conducted various Judicial Pretrials and Crown Pretrials in Barrie. Mr. Navarrete was able to show the Crown’s office in Barrie that the evidence seemed to suggest that K.S. was defending himself on their own witness statements. In the end, K.S. entered into a peace bond and his criminal charges were withdrawn at the request of the Crown.
The female accused was charged with domestic assault out of Old City Hall. She retained Mr. John Navarrete. Upon reviewing the disclosure, it became clear to Mr. Navarrete that his client was not the aggressor. Mr. Navarrete conducted a meeting with the Crown’s Office and the charges against SZ were withdrawn for no reasonable prospect of conviction.
Past results are not necessarily indicative of future results and that the amount recovered and other litigation outcomes will vary according to the facts in individual cases.
