Case Studies
Successful Criminal Defence Outcomes
Defending Your Rights with Proven Results
At Shim Law, we are dedicated to protecting the rights of our clients and securing the best possible outcomes in criminal cases. Our case studies showcase real-world examples of how our experienced criminal defence lawyers have successfully defended individuals facing serious legal challenges.
Real Cases, Real Success Stories
We understand that being charged with a criminal offence is a stressful and life-altering experience. That’s why we approach each case with a strategic defence, focusing on minimizing legal consequences and achieving the most favorable results for our clients. Whether it’s securing acquittals, getting charges withdrawn, reducing penalties, or negotiating alternative resolutions, our legal team fights tirelessly for justice.
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Recent Case Successes
We take pride in delivering positive outcomes for our clients. Here are a few examples of recent victories:
Successful challenge of the police’s failure to ensure and properly explain a Roadside Appeal, leading to the cancellation of suspensions and fines.
Charge withdrawn, negotiated for peace bond.
Charge withdrawn, negotiated for peace bond, no-go-no-contact condition removed.
Advocacy in challenging intent, resulting in a full acquittal of all charges.
Successful advocacy with seeking a Conditional Discharge for an assault, avoiding a criminal record for the client.
Charge reduced to assault; no-go-no contact condition removed.
Recent Case Studies
Our track record of success spans a variety of criminal offences, from minor infractions to serious indictable charges.
Here are some examples of how we have helped our clients:
Sentencing — Considerations — Assault
Federal Court jurisdiction — Criminal Code, section 490 AI experiment Statutes — Interpretation — Criminal Code, section 490
Criminal Code — Sentencing — False pretenses
Judicial interim release
Reasonable doubt — Credibility
Young offenders — Statements of young person — Evidence — Admissibility
Proof beyond a reasonable doubt — Reasonable doubt — Credibility
Evidence — Admissibility
Sentencing — Dangerous offender — Assessment
Sentencing — Conditional sentences
Appeals — Summary conviction appeal — AI experiment Motor vehicle offences — Driving/care or control while impaired — Excessive alcohol
Obstruction — Obstruction of justice — Sentencing — Discharge
Murder — Manslaughter — Assault — Assault causing bodily harm
Extension of time — object — applied — granted — extended
Interception of private communications — Authorization — Validity
Sentencing — Aboriginal offenders
Extension of time — object — applied — granted — extended
Evidence — Admissibility
Fraud — Sentencing — Restitution
Charter of Rights — Section 10(b)
honorable — comparu — sentence — rendered — delivered
Criminal law — Manslaughter — Appeals AI experiment Criminal law — Evidence — Admissibility AI experiment Criminal law — Defences — Accident AI experiment
Manslaughter — Appeals AI experiment Evidence — Admissibility AI experiment Defences — Accident
Appeals — Leave to appeal
Criminal law — Procedure — Mistrial — Severance , 1998 CanLII 28731 (NB PC) Sentencing — Sentencing Circle — Breach of probation
Murder — Second degree murder — Conviction — Appeals
Manslaughter — AI experiment Evidence — Admissibility — Interception of private communications
Appeals — Theft
Appeals — Acquittal — Colour of right — wilful blindness
Insurance — Automobile — Failure to produce — Common law authority — Statutory authority — Traffic Safety Act — Section 24(1)(d)
Provincial Court — New Brunswick 1998-07-15 | 4 pages Criminal law — Sentencing — Sentencing Circle — Breach of probation AI experiment
Motor vehicle offences — Driving/care or control with excessive alcohol
Evidence — Statements of accused — Admissibility
Motor vehicle offences — Driving without due care and attention
Procedure — Trials — Retainer of counsel
Sexual assault — Appeals
Constitutional law — Full answer and defence — Charter of Rights, section 7 — AI experiment Motor vehicle offences
Appeal of summary conviction offence — Sentence imposed imposed in criminal court
Appeals — Leave to appeal — Firearms prohibition — Criminal Code, Section 100.
Sentencing — Appeals — Break and enter
Driving while suspended — Notice — Motor Vehicle Act
Motor vehicle offences — Driving/care or control with excessive alcohol — AI experiment Defences — Charter of Rights — Right to counsel
Sentencing — Types — Probation or probation order — Refusal to take breathabuller test — Criminal Code, R.S.C. 1985, c. C-46, s. 737(1)(c) — Parole Act, R.S.C. 1970, c. P-2, s. 14 (as am. by R.S.C. 1985, c. 29, s. 20).
Constitutional law — Charter of Rights — Fundamental justice — Disclosure — Stay of proceedings AI experiment Appeals — Stay of proceedings
Fresh evidence — guilty plea — guilty
Motor vehicle offences — Driving/care or control with excessive alcohol
Sexual offences — Sexual assault
Offences against children — Assault
Motor vehicle offences
Appeals — Sexual assault
Appeals — Conviction — Assault
Assault — Evidence
Appeals — Conviction and sentence
Sentencing — Fraud
Constitutional law — Charter of Rights — Unreasonable search and seizure AI experiment Constitutional law — Charter of Rights — Self-incrimination AI experiment Motor vehicle offences — Failing to stop for police officer
Motor vehicle offences — Driving/care or control with excessive alcohol
Practice — Practice on appeal — Extension of time for service of notice of appeal Sentencing — Fraud — Forgery — Breach of trust
Motor vehicle offences
Motor vehicle offences — Impaired driving — AI experiment Procedure — Appeals
Breathalyzer demand — beer — impaired — woozy — tranquilizer
Why Choose Shim Law?
Our team has successfully defended clients across a wide range of criminal charges.
We specialize in criminal law and understand how to navigate the legal system.
Every case is unique, and we tailor our defence strategies to achieve the best possible outcome and to your needs.
We hold the prosecution to the highest standards, challenging the evidence, and fighting for your rights every step of the way.
Client Feedback & Reviews
At Shim Law Criminal Defence, we take pride in providing dedicated legal representation and achieving the best possible outcomes for our clients. See what our past clients have to say about their experience with our criminal defence team.
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If you are facing criminal charges, do not face them alone. Having an experienced legal team on your side can make a critical difference in the outcome of your case.
Contact Shim Law today for a confidential consultation and let us help you build a strong defence.
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