Mr.Simard, a lawyer and colleague of Mr. Cormier, was defending a client charged with indecent act. Indecent act is an offence covered by Section 173 of the Criminal Code of Canada and is liable of a maximum sentence of 6 months imprisonment. On the day set for the trial, the prosecutor undertook discussions with Mr. Simard, because certain factors in her evidence were not available. Mr. Simard shared with her his arguments for defense. These arguments involved the client’s lack of specific criminal intentions. The prosecutor decided to drop the complaint and the client was acquitted.
A person charged with an indecent action should consult a criminal defense lawyer, even if he does not think he has a good defense.
The clients of Mr. Cormier and Mr. Simard are not all acquitted of their charges. Read the notice.
