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Related: Charges Withdrawn, No Criminal Record, Police Search of Vehicle, Possession of a Controlled Substance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 [CHARGES WITHDRAWN][NO CRIMINAL RECORD]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Related: Charges Withdrawn, Mischief, No Criminal Record, Texting, Uttering Threats
Posted in Criminal Driving Cases, Impaired Driving, Over 80
My client was charged with Impaired Care or Control and Over 80. After the trial began and the arresting officer testified, I convinced the Crown that they had significant problems with their case. The Crown subsequently agreed to drop the drinking and driving charges and offered my client a plea to Careless Driving under the Highway Traffic Act instead. I pointed out to the Crown that my client had not been driving and therefore could not enter a plea to Careless Driving. Ultimately the Crown agreed to having my client enter a guilty plea to being Intoxicated in a Public Place contrary to the Ontario Liquor Licence Act.
Norm Stanford exclusively practices Criminal Defence law in Toronto and throughout Southern Ontario.
Related: Charges Withdrawn, Drive Over 80 Criminal Cases
