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Charge of Domestic Assault and Choaking withdrawn prior to setting trial date, Halton Region. M.C. was in a separation with his wife. The two had numerous arguments about the divorce and as so commonly occurs, M.C. was charged by the complainant with historical allegations of Assault and Choaking. Joseph Neuberger was retained as the Criminal Defence Lawyer. After receiving and reviewing the disclosure, Joseph Neuberger obtained extensive mental health records dating back to the time period of the alleged assaults. The complainant retained counsel. Joseph Neuberger spoke with the lawyer for the complainant, and it was revealed that the allegations, although in retaliation for her displeasure with the financial settlement offered in the divorce, were also a product of a delusional belief system. M.C. had said that unfortunately his wife, the complainant, was not well for over 10 years, and it appeared that operative mental health issues were a factor in making false accusations. Joseph Neuberger approached the Crown with a letter from the lawyer for the complainant and defence disclosure of the medical records. It was agreed that there was no reasonable prospect of conviction and the charges were withdrawn.