Criminal Defence Cases Recently Defended by Michael R. Shapray

1999 - 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007

R. v. W.M. [2006]
Owner of escort agent found NOT GUILTY after trial on charges of attempting to procure undercover agent to engage in prostitution and illicit sexual intercourse.

R. v. R. M. [2006]
Charges of impaired driving and driving over .08 withdrawn after challenge to police evidence.

R. v. M.D. [2006]
Charges of sexual assault DROPPED MID-TRIAL after devastating cross-examination of crown witness who admitted lying to police and lying on the witness stand.

R. v. M.S. [2006]
Charges of impaired driving and driving over .08 withdrawn after challenge to police evidence - client permitted to plead to lesser offence under the Motor Vehicle Act resulting in NO CRIMINAL RECORD and NO FURTHER DRIVING PROHIBITION.

R. v. A.L. [2006]
Charges of domestic assault dropped and client permitted to enter peace bond resulting in NO CRIMINAL RECORD.

R. v. E.M. [2006]
Charges of impaired driving and over .08 arising at U.S./Canada border crossing dropped before trial after issues with evidence of customs inspectors raised with prosecutor.

R. v. D.N. [2006]
Sentencing hearing for client charged with theft from employer over a seven year period resulted in Conditional Sentence granted - client permitted to serve jail sentence at home and continue current employment.

R. v. A.J. [2006]
Charges of theft and dangerous driving resolved so that client avoided criminal record - Conditional Discharge granted.

R. v. C.L. [2006]
Charges of impaired driving and driving over .08 withdrawn after challenge to police evidence.

R. v. D.G. [2006]
Charges of Marijuana Grow Operation dropped after aggressive challenge to grounds for arrest and police investigation.

R. v. N.D. [2006]
Bail granted to client charged with armed bank robbery in United States after arrest on Extradition Warrant from Washington State .

R. v. S.W. [2006]
Charges of impaired driving and driving over .08 withdrawn after challenge to police evidence.

R. v. G.J. [2006]
Client charged with domestic assault – charges withdrawn and client enters into peace bond after negotiation with prosecutor.

R. v. S.W. [2006]
Charges of impaired driving and driving over .08 withdrawn after challenge to police evidence.

R. v. S.K. [2006]
Charges of impaired driving and driving over .08 withdrawn after challenge to police evidence.

R. v. J.A. [2006]
Client received suspended sentence for fraud and theft from employer in contested sentencing where prosecutor seeking jail sentence.

R. v. G. W. [2006]
Charges of impaired driving and driving over .08 withdrawn after challenge to police evidence.

R. v. K.A. [2006]
Successful challenge to 90-day Administrative Driving Prohibition for over .08 charge.

R. v. H.K.A. [2006]
Client received conditional discharge of charges involving forged cheques that were cashed at banks in Victoria – No Criminal Record!

R. v. J.L. [2006]
Serious charges of sexual assault dropped after challenge to complainant’s credibility – No Criminal Record!

R. v. E.M. [2006]
Charges of assault police officer dropped after challenge to police investigation.

R. v. C.K. [2006]
Drug trafficking charges dropped after challenge to police investigation – client approved for diversion – No Criminal Record!

R. v. G.W. [2006]
Charges of impaired driving and driving over .08 withdrawn after challenge to police evidence.

R. v. D.D. [2006]
Charges of impaired driving and driving over .08 withdrawn after challenge to police evidence.

R. v. D.L. [2006]
Client granted conditional discharge for role in theft of electronic equipment from well known electronics store – No Criminal Record!

R. v. J.F. [2006]
Charges of impaired driving and driving over .08 withdrawn after challenge to police evidence.

R. v. G.W. [2006]
Charges of impaired driving and driving over .08 withdrawn after challenge to police evidence.

R. v. K.K. [2006]
Identity theft sentencing hearing results in fine and no further jail time despite prosecutor seeking lengthy jail sentence.

R. v. L.W. [2006]
Charges of impaired driving and driving over .08 withdrawn after challenge to police evidence.

R. v. L.M. [2006]
Impaired driving charges reduced to Motor Vehicle Act offence after challenge to police investigation.  No Driving Prohibition. 

R. v. H.B. [2006]
Police investigation into fraud stopped after Mr. Shapray retained when police seeking polygraph test from client – No Criminal Charges!

R. v. K.B. [2006]
Police investigation into sexual assault allegations stopped with no charges after Mr. Shapray is retained and deals with investigating officer – No Criminal Charges – Case Closed!

R. v. W.  [2006], B.C.J. No. 830 (B.C.P.C.)
Contested sentencing case involving identity theft and stolen credit cards results in fine and no jail time which was sought by the prosecutor.