A client of criminal lawyer Xavier Cormier had been arrested by the police following a 911 call made by his spouse. There were charges laid for assault (Section 266 Canadian Criminal Code) with conjugal violence. The police had the client sign a promise to appear in Court, as well as an order not to contact his spouse. Mr. Cormier contacted the Office of the Prosecutor to discuss the case. He provided the prosecuting lawyer with some relevant information, and the Prosecutor decided to cancel the charge even before the first Court appearance. The client did not have to get fingerprinted by the police.
Charges laid against the clients of Mr. Cormier are not always withdrawn. See notice.
