Gauthier & Mines Criminal LawyersVancouver, BC · November 2, 2026Follow

Assault (Domestic) & Assault of a Peace Officer: Absolute Discharge. R. v. T.A. (Surrey)

Charge: Assault (Domestic); Assault of a Peace Officer Issue: Whether the Crown could prove the charges based on the available evidence; Whether it was appropriate to not punish our client for the offence. Result: After identifying shortcomings in the Crown's case and advising our client through a rehabilitation program, Mr. Mines persuaded the Crown to drop the domestic assault charge in exchange for a peace bond. Further, Mr. Mines persuaded the judge to order an absolute discharge for an assault on a police officer. No court ordered punishment. No criminal record. The post Assault...

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