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During a significant mental health episode, our client delivered a letter to her former employer indicating that several of her former coworkers would die. The recipient contacted police and when officers arrived at our client’s residence, she had trouble understanding the situation and was taken to the hospital for a mental evaluation. She was later charged with uttering threats.
Upon being retained, we ordered disclosure and took a statement from our client. We entered discussions with the Crown Prosecutor who agreed that a criminal charge was inappropriate in the circumstances. We referred our client to counselling and the charge was withdrawn.
Successful Result: Charge Withdrawn; No Criminal Record
Uttering Threats Charge Withdrawn
Disclaimer: All results of cases handled by the lawyer/firm are not provided. The results provided are not necessarily representative of results obtained by the lawyer/firm or of the experience of all clients or others with the lawyer/firm. Every case is different, and each client’s case must be evaluated and handled on its own merits. Successful cases are for our Canadian team of criminal lawyers.
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We will dedicate our time and effort to thoroughly review and analyze all the documents you have received from the police.
We will dedicate our time and effort to thoroughly review and analyze all the documents you have received from the police.
Our primary objective is to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the events that transpired, enabling us to provide you with the utmost support and guidance.
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Fight your charge with support from an experienced criminal defence legal team.
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Our client’s husband had been having an ongoing affair with another woman for several years. Our client knew about the affair but felt helpless to stop it and afraid to end their 25-year marriage. One evening, the tension exploded into a physical fight between our client and the mistress when the mistress refused to leave the matrimonial home. The mistress contacted police and when officers arrived, our client was arrested and charged with assault causing bodily harm.
Upon being retained, we immediately requested disclosure and accumulated a significant amount of mitigating evidence including letters of support, counselling receipts, and our client’s statement regarding the circumstances of the incident. We met with the Crown Prosecutor and explained our client’s side of the story and the many reasons why this case should not be prosecuted. The Crown agreed with our submissions and as a result, the charge was withdrawn.
Successful Result: Charge Withdrawn; No Criminal Record
Domestic Assault Causing Bodily Harm Charge Withdrawn
Dylan is the absolute Best out there, especially the way he has handled my case to bring the desired outcome. Dylan's articulate, prompt, detailed and very transparent in his dealings including costs.
No hidden fees or charges, and knows his way through the legal system. It was a stressful time, happy to put it behind me thanks to Dylan.
No hidden fees or charges, and knows his way through the legal system. It was a stressful time, happy to put it behind me thanks to Dylan.
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Best out there...
The best part in my case was that Mr. Finlay under-promised and over-delivered. The outcome was 100% in my favour. I highly recommend this firm for your legal matters.
PS: Shout out to the receptionist/assistant, Liz, for her welcoming and positive attitude.
PS: Shout out to the receptionist/assistant, Liz, for her welcoming and positive attitude.
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I had the best experience and outcome working with Dylan Finlay. He had all of my criminal charges withdrawn and made sure I had my life back. He is in-depth, articulate, experienced, professional and positive result-oriented . Will definitely recommend anytime!
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Best experience...
Dylan is a fantastic lawyer who knows what he's doing. He listened to all my concerns & questions patiently & provided responses that were satisfying.
Dylan worked to get me the best possible outcome for my case & got the charges withdrawn. I would definitely recommend him.
Dylan worked to get me the best possible outcome for my case & got the charges withdrawn. I would definitely recommend him.
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I can't thank Dylan Finely enough for his exceptional legal expertise! He delivered the best outcome for my case with his professionalism and extensive experience.
No flashy promises, just real results. I highly recommend Dylan Finely as a top-notch criminal lawyer in Ontario!
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I can not recommend Dylan Finlay highly enough. He handled my case with exceptional professionalism, expertise, and dedication. From start to finish, Dylan demonstrated a deep understanding of the law and provided clear, thoughtful guidance throughout the process. His strategic approach and attention to detail ensured a successful outcome in court.
Beyond his legal skills, Dylan was compassionate, responsive, and truly committed to my best interests.
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Domestic Violence
Criminal charges are deemed to be Domestic in nature if they involve either a family member, or a current/former romantic partner.
Assault
Assault covers a wide variety of violent offences including assault with a weapon, assault causing bodily harm, assault by choking, unlawful confinement, and aggravated assault.
Drug Possession and Trafficking
Drug Possession is the charge which arises from having a substance in your control that you are prohibited to possess. Drug possession is listed under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (“CDSA”).
Criminal Driving
Criminal driving encompasses multiple motor vehicle offences in the Criminal Code, and is different from charges under the Motor Vehicle Act of British Columbia.
Sexual Offences
Sexual Assault covers a wide variety of conduct and is one of the most litigated offences in criminal law. It can include something as simple as an unwanted hug, kiss, or grope, to much more serious conduct, like intercourse.
Property Crimes
Property crime refers to offences that involve the unlawful taking or damaging of another person's property. Property crimes encompass a wide range of illegal activities, including theft, burglary, robbery, arson, mischief, and vandalism.
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Internet/Cyber Crime
Internet/cyber crime refers to illegal activities conducted online, such as hacking, identity theft, fraud, or spreading malicious software, aimed at exploiting individuals, organizations, or computer networks.
Bail Hearings
A bail hearing is a legal proceeding where a judge determines whether a defendant should be released from custody pending trial, usually based on factors like flight risk and public safety.
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Precharge legal advice refers to the guidance and counsel provided by a lawyer to a client before any formal charges or legal proceedings have been initiated.
Our client was charged with resisting arrest and committing mischief to property after he was detained by the police on the street for public intoxication. Our client suffered significant injuries during his detention, was not provided with an opportunity to speak to a lawyer, and was held in cells until the following afternoon.
Upon being retained, we reviewed the disclosure and immediately began making every effort to obtain a copy of the CCTV footage capturing our client’s arrest and detention. We also began collecting evidence of our client’s injuries. We set the matter for trial. We filed a Charter Notice in which we advised the Crown we would be arguing that our client’s Charter rights were violated by the failure to disclose the cellblock footage, by the police’s excessive use of force, by the police not giving him the opportunity to contact a lawyer, and by the police detaining our client for significantly longer than necessary or justified in the circumstances. As a result, the Crown withdrew the charges on the day of trial.
Successful Result: Charges Withdrawn, No Criminal Record
Resisting Arrest and Mischief to Property Charges Withdrawn
Our client was charged with sexual assault and domestic assault in relation to his common law girlfriend. Their arguments had been escalating and she called the police. She stated during a police interview that our client had assaulted her and sexually assaulted her over the course of their relationship. Our client maintained that while they argued a lot, he never assaulted her in any way.
Our client instructed us to set this matter for trial so he could prove his innocence in court. We encouraged our client to work on his sobriety, as his alcohol use had been an issue in his relationship. The complainant eventually told the police that her words had been exaggerated and taken out of context, and that she did not want to see our client prosecuted. We used this weakness in the Crown’s case in our negotiation discussions with the Crown. Ultimately, we persuaded the Crown to resolve our client’s charges with a Common Law Peace Bond.
Successful Result: Common Law Peace Bond, Charges Withdrawn, No Criminal Record
Our client instructed us to set this matter for trial so he could prove his innocence in court. We encouraged our client to work on his sobriety, as his alcohol use had been an issue in his relationship. The complainant eventually told the police that her words had been exaggerated and taken out of context, and that she did not want to see our client prosecuted. We used this weakness in the Crown’s case in our negotiation discussions with the Crown. Ultimately, we persuaded the Crown to resolve our client’s charges with a Common Law Peace Bond.
Successful Result: Common Law Peace Bond, Charges Withdrawn, No Criminal Record
Sexual Assault and Domestic Assault Charges Result in Common Law Peace Bond
Our client was charged as a result of an undercover operation that targeted him as a potential drug dealer. After being under police surveillance for some time, he was arrested when an undercover police officer called him and asked him to purchase cocaine. When he went to the meeting place to complete the exchange he was arrested for possession for the purposes of trafficking. Upon searching him following his arrest, the police also found a large amount of cash and charged him with possession for the purposes of trafficking. Our client never followed up with his charges, and left the province after he was released. Several years later he found that there were outstanding warrants for his arrest on this matter, and he contacted us to defend him with respect to these charges.
We ordered and did a thorough review of his disclosure, and found a number of significant weaknesses in the case against our client. We discussed these weaknesses with the Crown prosecutor prior to trial, and the Crown withdrew all charges as he realized that there was no likelihood of succeeding at trial.
Successful Result: Charges Withdrawn, No Criminal Record
Possession for the Purposes of Trafficking and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Charges Withdrawn
Our client worked at a construction company that stripped metals from old buildings. Over the course of several months, copper wiring started to disappear without explanation and our client’s employer accused him of stealing it and selling it himself. Following a police investigation, our client was arrested and charged with theft and trafficking of nearly $70,000 worth of copper wiring. He was also fired from his job and sewed in civil court by his former employer. If convicted, he faced a lengthy prison sentence due to his position of trust, and a likely condition requiring him to repay all $70,000.
Upon being retained, we worked together with our client’s civil lawyers to fight the allegations on both fronts. We did significant analysis of the case against our client and pointed out to the Crown Prosecutor that much of the evidence was circumstantial and our client had credible explanations to address the accusations against him. We began resolution discussions with the Crown and as a result, all charges were withdrawn.
Successful Result: Charges Withdrawn; No Criminal Record
Theft Over $5,000 and Trafficking Stolen Property Charges Withdrawn
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