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At Marshall Massey Alberto, we’re proud of the success we achieve inside the courtroom – and sometimes even prouder of helping you avoid court altogether. Read on below for recaps of recent successes enjoyed by team and our valued clients, as well as insights on developing areas of law.
Recent Win: R. v. M.D., Nanaimo Registry
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...
Recent Win: R. v. R. Z., Courtenay Registry
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...
Recent Win: MCFD v. S.F., Victoria Registry
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...