Stan's Case — Sexual Assault — Plea to Assault

Client:  Stan C., Accused
Complainant:  Julie B., Estranged Wife
Charges:  sexual assault and assault

Background:  Stan and Julie had separated but lived in the same house. When Julie found a full-time boyfriend, it became crowded. In one unfortunate incident, Stan pinned Julie under a blanket, and then masturbated on the blanket.

READ THE POLICE REPORT

Goals:  Stan was concerned about going to jail, being convicted, and being placed on the sex offender registry. He wanted to avoid all three, if possible.

Strategy:  At our first meeting, Stan explained that Julie would make a great witness against him and that he didn't stand a chance at trial (when I saw Julie's DVD statement, I agreed). After a series of discussions with the Crown, I managed to convince the Crown to accept a guilty plea to the simple assaults.

Results:  At the sentencing hearing, Stan made a heart-felt apology. I made oral and written submissions seeking a conditional discharge. The Judge agreed. Stan avoided jail, a conviction, and the sex-offender registry.

READ STAN'S IN-COURT APOLOGY
READ THE JUDGE'S RULING ON SENTENCE
READ STAN'S TESTIMONIAL