A man from Trois-Rivières was arrested following an incident involving his son-in-law. He was reproached for taking him by the throat (assault) and then threatening to cringe and disfigure him (sections 266 and 264.1 of the Criminal Code). The accused contacted the criminal law firm Cormier Simard to defend himself. He was subsequently charged with not having his fingerprints taken (breach of condition under 145 of the Criminal Code).
Our client denied the factual framework as reported by the complainant. He claimed to have only made defensive gestures during the incident.
Our lawyer, Mr. Laurent Morin, has been trying to negotiate with the prosecutor to get the charges withdrawn. The complainant refused any negotiation. It was therefore decided to fix a date of trial. During the trial, improbabilities were apparent in the complainant’s version. The judge acquitted Mr. Morin’s client of the charges of assault and threats.
As for the breach of commitment charges, Mr. Morin embarked on a new round of negotiations with the prosecutor to have them canceled. The latter finally accepted. The client was therefore whitened down the line.
Me Morin’s clients are not always acquitted. See note.
