by Marshall Massey Alberto | Jan 8, 2025 | news
R. v. M.D., Nanaimo Registry Mr. Massey and Mr. James’s client was charged with two counts of aggravated assault. He was detained at VIRCC while represented by previous counsel. After Mr. Massey and Mr. James took the file over, the client’s release was secured at a...
by Marshall Massey Alberto | Jan 8, 2025 | news
R. v. R.Z., Courtenay Registry Mr. James’s client was charged with sexual assault. Over the course of a three-day trial, Mr. James drew out contradictions between the narratives of three different Crown witnesses. The judge decided that because of these...
by Marshall Massey Alberto | Dec 21, 2024 | news
MCFD v. S.F., Victoria Registry Mr. McGovern and Mr. James’s client’s child was removed by the Ministry. Despite the client being under investigation for criminal charges, after a two-day contested presentation hearing, the child was returned to their parent’s...
by Marshall Massey Alberto | Dec 6, 2024 | news
R. v. N.D., Victoria Registry Mr. James’s client was charged with assault causing bodily harm. After extensive discussions with Crown Counsel, the Prosecution Service agreed to refer the matter to the Restorative Justice program. Mr. James’s client successfully...
by Marshall Massey Alberto | Nov 21, 2024 | news
R. v. W. P., Duncan Registry Mr. James’s client was charged with two counts of sexual interference against two separate complainants. After questioning at a preliminary inquiry, Crown Counsel dropped the charges pertinent to one complainant. The matter proceeded to...
by Marshall Massey Alberto | Sep 14, 2024 | news
R. v. S.P., Victoria Registry Mr. James’s client was charged with assault causing bodily harm and uttering threats; the complainant was his ex-girlfriend. After Mr. James cross-examined the complainant at length, the trial judge found her testimony lacked credibility...
