First Degree Murder, Second Degree Murder, Manslaughter, Homicide Cases
R. v. D.H. [June 17th, 2011] - Client charged with second degree murder. As a result of frailties in the Crown's case exposed at preliminary inquiry, the client accepted a plea to the lesser included offence of manslaughter.
R. v. A.V. [September 17th, 2010] - Client was charged with second degree murder along with a home invasion. Notwithstanding advancing numerous Charter defences against the use of the Mr. Big Sting, he was convicted at trial. Crown sought a period of 15-20 years parole ineligibility. Client received 15 years. The case is presently under appeal.
R. v. C.W.B., [2009] A.J. 696 (Alta. Q.B.) – Client was charged with first degree murder in a homicide involving a firearm. The case was based primarily upon evidence obtained as part of a Mr. Big Operation wherein the client allegedly confessed to first degree murder. After preliminary inquiry, the client plead guilty to manslaughter with a firearm and received a global sentence of 8 ½ years. To read about the case, visit the
Calgary SunR. v. D.C.A. [2007] (Unreported, Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench) –
Client charged with ATTEMPTED MURDER. After weeks of trial, the
Justice acquitted the Client on the basis of frailties of eye-witness
identification. Cross-examination revealed numerous inconsistencies in
the complainant’s version of events.
R. v. C.J.S. [2006] (Unreported, Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench) --Client charged with second degree murder for inflicting 56 injuries to the deceased with a meat cleaver. After a month trial, the jury acquitted the client of second degree murder.
