Criminal Case Results

The cases highlighted below represent a selection of successful outcomes achieved by Collett Read LLP and are not a complete record of the firm’s case results.

Assault and Mischief Charges Withdrawn (R. v R.W.)

Facing 60 days in jail for assault and mischief, Mr. W avoided a criminal record when defence negotiations secured a 12-month peace bond.

Not Guilty on Domestic Assault Charges (R. v S.Q.)

Defence counsel Nicole Arski dismantled the Crown's case through rigorous cross-examination, exposing vital testimony inconsistencies to secure a full acquittal for Mr. Q.

NOT GUILTY – Assault & Choking Charges Dismissed (R. v M.S.)

Two conflicting stories. Evidence of alcohol, injuries and memory gaps. See how the defence challenged the Crown’s case and secured a not-guilty verdict.

Firearm Charges Disrobed & Dismissed (R. v A.L.)

Defence highlighted unreliable witness testimony and a total lack of forensic DNA or fingerprint ties, securing a full dismissal of all charges.

Impaired Driving by Drug Charges Acquitted (R. v S.T.)

By exposing police violations of counsel rights and unlawful detention, the defence had key testing evidence excluded, leading to a complete acquittal.

Flight & Theft Charges Reduced (R. v A.L.)

By proving Rights to Counsel violations and highlighting rehabilitation efforts, the defence reduced a potential jail sentence to 90 days intermittent.

Break & Enter Charges Withdrawn (R. v C.G.)

Flawed cell phone tracking evidence exposed critical errors in the police narrative, convincing the Crown to withdraw Break & Enter charges.

Drug Trafficking Charges Dismissed (R. v K.C.)

Defence proved police conducted an illegal search of a rental car, leading to the exclusion of all seized evidence and a complete case dismissal.

Assault by Choking Charges Dismissed (R. v M.T.)

Our client faced serious assault charges stemming from a former relationship. With no witnesses to the alleged incident, the case came down to one question:...

Acquittal – Domestic Assault & Sexual Assault Charges (R v. W.M.)

What happens when messages and recordings tell a very different story? Before trial, the defence fought to have this evidence admitted. At trial, those records...

Sexual Assault Charges Dismissed After Three-Day Trial (R v R.G.)

What happens when allegations evolve over time and witnesses give evidence that appears increasingly similar? During a three day trial, cross-examination brought these issues into...

Acquitted After Robbery Identity Challenged at Trial (R v M.G.)

A robbery captured on surveillance. Two witnesses identified our client as one of the participants. But could they actually identify him? At trial, cross-examination put...

NOT GUILTY – Sexual Assault and Sexual Interference Trial (R v S.S.)

What happens when the evidence in a serious sexual assault trial does not hold up under scrutiny? In this case, cross-examination uncovered inconsistencies and questions...

Historic Sexual Assault Charges Dismissed (R v. M.M)

A historic allegation. Two serious sexual offences. Two days of intense cross-examination. As the evidence was tested in court, fundamental questions emerged that changed the...

Not Guilty – 15 Sexual Offence Charges (R v M.C.)

Fifteen serious criminal charges. Five days of trial. Dozens of allegations spanning years. When the evidence was tested in court, critical questions emerged about what...

NOT GUILTY – Youth Aggravated Assault (R. v A., Y.)

A Hamilton youth faced an aggravated assault charge after a single punch caused serious injuries during an altercation. At trial, the defence challenged inconsistent witness...

Cocaine Charges Stayed After Police Entrapment (R. v. N. W.)

What happens when police cross the line while investigating suspected cocaine trafficking? In this Toronto case, read how police conduct raised a critical question about...

R v. F. C. (Sentencing)

In this case counsel Natalia Pawlowski was able to achieve the imposition of a sentence of two years plus one day, minus time already served,...

R v. T. T. (Bail Hearing)

In this case counsel Natalia Pawlowski ran a highly contested bail hearing for her client, who presented to the court with 27 gun and drug...

R v. N. T. (Successful Charter Application)

In the matter of R. v. N.T. counsel Natalia Pawlowski brought an application under section 11B of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms seeking a...

R V. M.A. (Assault, Uttering Death Threats)

Charge: Assault Causing Bodily Harm (choking), Uttering Death Threats &, Failing to Comply with their Release Order Counsel: Jason Alsbergas Courthouse: Milton Date of Judgment:...

R V. E.S. (Robbery)

Charge: Robbery Counsel: Jason Alsbergas Courthouse: Brampton Date of Judgment: August 2, 2024 Background Two young men, following a Halloween party, took a taxi home....

R V J.M. (Fail to Remain Cause Death)

Charge: Fail to Remain Cause Death Counsel: Adrianne DiSimoni Courthouse: Milton Date of Judgment: April 8, 2024 Background A young male was driving through a...

R v D. A. (ROBBERY)

CHARGE: Robbery Location: Hamilton Ontario Court of Justice BACKGROUND A Hamilton woman reported that two younger men approached her as she was parking her car....

R. v. P.D.S. (Historical Sexual Assault)

LOCATION: Old City Hall Toronto Ontario Court of Justice BACKGROUND In 2018 the complainant made allegations of that our client had violently raped her on...

R. v. T.K. (DANGEROUS DRIVING AND FAIL TO REMAIN)

Location: Newmarket Ontario Court of Justice BACKGROUND York Regional Police were dispatched to a motor vehicle collision in the City of Vaughan. Witnesses spoke with...

R. v. D.D. (OPERATE MOTOR VEHICLE WITH OVER 80 MGS OF ALCOHOL IN 100 MLS OF BLOOD AND IMPAIRED DRIVING)

Location: Newmarket Ontario Court of Justice BACKGROUND At 5:42 am, police responded to a suspicious vehicle call in York Region. Information received by the police...

R. v. D. R. (First Degree Murder)

Charge: First Degree Murder Location: Hamilton Superior Court of Justice (Jury Trial) BACKGROUND In January of 2015 five males entered into a known drug house,...

R. v. M.M. (Operate a Motor Vehicle with over 80mg of alcohol in 100ml of blood)

R. V. M.M (OPERATE MOTOR VEHICLE OVER 80) September 25, 2018 Charge: Operate Motor Vehicle Over 80 Location: Hamilton Ontario Court of Justice BACKGROUND...

R.v. D.A. (POSSESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF TRAFFICKING: COCAINE)

Location: Barrie Ontario Court of Justice BACKGROUND Barrie Police received a call at 5:46 am to attend the Quality Inn in relation to a very...

R. V. A . A (OPERATE A MOTOR VEHICLE WITH OVER 80MG OF ALCOHOL IN 100ML OF BLOOD)

Location: Hamilton Ontario Court of Justice BACKGROUND An off-duty Hamilton Police officer was travelling on Hwy 403 on his way to work when he noticed...

R. v. S.S. (CDSA Importation of Cocaine)

Location: Brampton Superior Court of Justice BACKGROUND Our client was intercepted by Canada Boarder Service Agents at Pearson Airport upon returning from Jamaica. The Boarder...

R. v. C.P (POSSESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF TRAFFICKING: FENTANYL)

Location: Hamilton Ontario Court of Justice BACKGROUND Our client was arrested by police on the strength of a valid arrest warrant for failing to comply...

R. v. S.K. (OPERATE MOTOR VEHICLE WITH OVER 80 MGS OF ALCOHOL IN 100 MLS OF BLOOD AND IMPAIRED DRIVING)

Location: Hamilton Ontario Court of Justice BACKGROUND Hamilton Police were dispatched to a motor vehicle collision. Police received information that a male was attempting to...

R. V. C . J (Possession of a Firearm, Careless Storage of a Firearm & Posession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle)

Oct 13, 2018 Location: Hamilton Ontario Court of Justice BACKGROUND Hamilton Police were dispatched to a noise complaint at a residential building in downtown Hamilton....

Past results are not necessarily indicative of future outcomes.
Every case is different and must be assessed on its individual circumstances.