DONICH LAW IN THE MEDIA

Donich Law regularly provides expert commentary and legal opinion to the media regarding new developments in the law. The Firm has defended international investigations in Ontario involving Europol, Homeland Security, the RCMP and New Zealand Police. Our lawyers also have both Canadian and American legal education.

The Firm has been consulted for expert commentary from CTV National NewsCBC Radio – As it Happens, National PostCityNewsCanadian Lawyer Magazine680News, CP24CHML, AM640 RadioScott Thompson Show, The Bill Kelly ShowThe RecordCTV NewsChatelaine Magazine, Omny.fmCBC News, Toronto StarLaw Times, Global News, Breakfast TelevisionMétro MontréalThe Globe and Mail and VICE News.

He is a regular guest on Global News Radio, has appeared in American Media and lectures at the Schulich School of Business. He has also been featured in Forbes, Business Insider and is regularly involved in various political, business and charitable events in Toronto.

The Firm has handled a number of high profile offences in Toronto and throughout Ontario, including defending officers, doctors, nurses, realtors, actors, teachers, government employees, financial service professionals and many others facing criminal charges.

In May 2018, the Firm stayed nine (9) fraud charges, including money laundering foreign proceeds of crime from the United States in an approximate $1 Million international Gold Bullion investigation, in its R. v. Z.U. [2018]. In late 2017, the Firm secured a withdrawal of allegedly uttering a forged Toronto Police Vulnerable Sector Check against a TTC applicant in its R. v. S.D. [2017].  In January, 2019, the Firm resolved a Careless Storage of a Firearm and Ammunition allegation without a criminal record, where a gun collector had nearly 50 guns and thousands of rounds of ammunition, including a Smith and Wesson .357 Magnum and S.K.S. rifle sitting on a bed in its R. v. R.L. [2019]

In March 2018, the Firm stayed a Sexual Assault and Forcible confinement allegation in a Swiss Chalet washroom against a co-worker who was having an affair with the complainant. The case was further complicated by the fact the accused allegedly made an apology by text message. The Firm conducted a complex s.276 application and recovered forensic data from a cloud backup ultimately showing the complainant deleted other exculpatory text messages in its R. v. S.L. [2018].

In the Firm’s R. v. D.N. [2016], after a 3 day trial, the Firm secured a full acquittal on all counts of Sexual Assault, Sexual Interference and Invitation to Sexual Touching where the accused was alleged to have sexually assaulted a 10 year old child a decade ago. In the Firm’s R. v. J.S. [2017], after 2 years of litigation, it secured a withdrawal of two counts of Sexual Assault where the accused allegedly sexually assaulted a Canada Post co-worker. In August 2017, after 3 years of litigation in its R. v. M.M. [2017], the Firm secured a withdrawal of a historical Sexual Interference and Sexual Assault allegation from 1977 when the complainant was 5 years old, the allegation was made nearly 40 years later. In January 2018, after 3 years of litigation including a trial, the Firm secured an acquittal of sexual interference and invitation to sexual touching from nearly 20 years ago when the complainant was 4 years old in its R. v. D.D. [2018].

The Firm has also handled a range of high profile Mischief allegations,  in its R. v. M.S. [2014], it defended the “streaker” at the 2014 Blue Jays Home Opener Game in Downtown Toronto, the Firm secured a withdrawal for the Ontario resident. The Firm secured a withdrawal of Assault against the President of a Martial Arts Team competing at the 2015 Toronto Pan Am Games in its R. v. J.F. [2015].

We have provided expert commentary on emerging privacy issues, specifically with the development of mobile and cloud computing and the widespread availability of HD Recording devices in new Smartphones and their implications for Privacy Law.

The Firm has  been consulted for its expertise regarding new developments in technology and its implications for both Privacy Law and related criminal charges. It has also been consulted regarding emerging law enforcement surveillance, including new police engineered file-sharing technologies used in internet crime investigations.

Forbes: Jordan Donich is Convinced a Good Lawyer is an Efficient Lawyer, And Weekends Just Slow Him Down.

CTV National News: Handgun Ban Supported by majority of Canadians: Nanos survey.

Canadian Lawyer Magazine: Jordan Donich says the decision is another example of the slow pace at which the legal profession catches up to the rest of the business world.

CBC Radio: Interview with Mayor John Tory and Jordan Donich on CBC Radio.

CityNews: Jordan Donich comments to CityNews regarding Buyers backing out of Real Estate Deals in the GTA.

Global News: Random searches at Toronto Pride Festival.

INTERNET AND SEX CRIMES

The Firm defends complex High Profile internet and sex crime allegations, specifically, Sexual Assault, Sexual Interference, Sexual Exploitation, Child Pornography, Voyeurism, Internet Luring and other Sex Crimes.

In 2022, the Firm defended an individual charged with 7 child pornography offences including possession, making and distributing child pornography material in R. v. E.Z. [2022]. The accused was arrested as part of a large international law enforcement sting. The accused was a second time offender who had previously spent time in prison for child pornography offences. He was alleged to have been in possession of a large amount of particularly awful child pornography material when he was arrested. The Crown initially wanted a lengthy penitentiary sentence given the facts of the case. The Firm advanced a section 8 Charter challenge after uncovering an error in the information used to obtain the search warrant for the accused’s devices, as well as a section 11(b) Charter challenge. The Firm was ultimately able to secure a withdrawal of the 5 worst charges and significantly alter the Crown’s position on sentence.

In 2022, the Firm represented a young offender charged with two counts of child pornography in R. v. P.S. [2022]. The accused was arrested after downloading child pornography material from a popular social media website. After significant upfront work, the Firm secured a withdrawal of one charge and a discharge on the remaining charge.

In 2021, the Firm defended R. v. Y.F. [2021], where the client was charged with assault (choking) x2 and sexual assault. The Firm hired an expert witness to refute the expert evidence tendered by the Crown, causing the Crown to abandon their capacity argument prior to trial. After litigating for two years, the Firm secured an acquittal at trial of one count of assault and one count of sexual assault.

In 2022, the Firm successfully defended an individual charged with sexual assault, assault (choking), assault, assault with a weapon and cruelty to animals in R. v. A.B. [2022]. The client was arrested after allegedly assaulting his wife and children, as well as the family pet. Shortly after his arrest, the client pled guilty to another set of charges and was sentenced to a lengthy penitentiary sentence, further complicating the matter. After significant Crown delay, the Firm put forth an 11(b) argument, causing the Crown to significantly lower their position and agree to withdrawal the assault (choking), assault with a weapon, sexual assault and cruelty to animals charges.

In 2021, the Firm represented an individual charged with three counts of luring and one count of making sexually explicit material available to a child in R. v. P.E. [2021]. The accused was arrested after being caught in an online sting after communicating with an undercover officer posing as a young girl. The Firm brought an entrapment Charter challenge, ultimately leading to three counts of luring being withdrawn one week before trial.

In 2021, the Firm represented an individual charged with sexual assault in R. v. D.P. [2021], after the accused allegedly committed an unprovoked sexual assault on the complainant who he shared a friendship with. After almost two years of negotiations the Firm secured a withdrawal of the charge by providing context to the alleged assault and raising underlying mental health concerns.

In 2021, the Firm represented an individual charged with one count of sexual interference and one count of sexual assault in British Columbia and two counts of sexual interference and two counts of sexual assault in Toronto in R. v. V.G. [2021]. The accused was arrested after allegedly sexually touching two young family friend’s decades ago. The Firm negotiated to have the B.C. charges waived to Toronto and resolved the matter globally without any jail time for the accused.

In July, 2019 over the course of a year of litigation in Perth, Ontario, the Firm secured a withdrawal of historical sexual assault, sexual interference and invitation to sexual touching from 1985 in its R. v. A.E. [2019]. Through various investigative techniques, the Firm was able to prove that the sexual acts committed on other family members were fabricated after a family dispute involving money. Often with these cases there is little physical evidence remaining and Children’s Aid Society also takes a role in trying to obtain evidence through joint investigations.

In November 2020, after nearly 2 years of litigation, the Firm secured a withdrawal of Sexual Interference, Sexual Assault x2, Invitation to Sexual Touching x2, Voyeurism x2, Making Child Pornography x2 and Possession of Child Pornography in its R. v. A.B. [2020]. The Firm was able to achieve the result with tactical evidentiary arguments related to historical sexual assault allegations and forensic evidence after reviewing the seized computers.

The Firm defended Peel Regions largest Child Pornography sting in 2014 in its R. v. E.G. [2014], where over half a million images of child sexual abuse material was recovered and hundreds of videos.

In March 2018, the Firm stayed a Sexual Assault and Forcible confinement allegation in a Swiss Chalet washroom against a co-worker, where the accused who was having an affair with the complainant allegedly made an apology by text message. The Firm conducted a complex s.276 application and recovered forensic data from a cloud backup ultimately showing the complainant deleted other exculpatory text messages in its R. v. S.L. [2018].

In February 2018, Donich Law secured a withdrawal of 11 Sexual Assault and Sexual Interference charges advanced by a number of child complainants in its R. v. Z.C. [2018]. In January 2018, after 3 years of litigation and a trial, the Firm secured an acquittal of sexual assault, sexual interference and invitation to sexual touching from over 20 years ago when the complainant was 7 years old in its R. v. D.D. [2018].

In August 2017, after 3 years of litigation in its R. v. M.M. [2017], the Firm secured a withdrawal of a historical Sexual Interference and Sexual Assault allegation from 1977 when the complainant was 5 years old, the allegation was made nearly 40 years later. In its R. v. W.C. [2017], it defended a dated allegation of incest from the complainant’s father from the 1980s. The Firm secured a withdrawal of an allegation of Sexual Assault against a Jehovah Witness in its R. v. R.K. [2014].

In 2021, the Firm defended a client charged with sexual assault in R. v. C.B. [2021], after the accused allegedly sexually assaulted his ex-wife. The Firm strategically proposed a s. 276 application as part of the defence which would provide the complainant with independent legal counsel and advice. The firm was also able to uncover previous false allegations of abuse against the accused related to matrimonial affairs. After approximately 18 months of Crown negotiations, the Firm was able to secure a withdrawal of the charge after it appeared the complainant was unwilling to testify.

In the Firm’s R. v. D.N. [2016], after a 3 day trial, the Firm secured a full acquittal on all counts of Sexual Assault, Sexual Interference and Invitation to Sexual Touching where the accused was alleged to have sexually assaulted a 10 year old child a decade ago.

In its recent R. v. A.H. [2016], the Firm secured a withdrawal of nine (9) Sex Offences, including Sexual Assault, Sexual Interference and Luring against a Toronto TTC Driver.

In the Firm’s R. v. J.S. [2017], after 2 years of litigation, it secured a withdrawal of two counts of Sexual Assault where the accused allegedly sexually assaulted a Canada Post co-worker on the job. In its R. v. J.A. [2017], Ontario Police ICE Unit received a Cyber Tip from the National Child Exploitation Coordination Centre (NCECC) and the FBI, who received a complaint from the National Centre for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), located in the United States, the Firm secured a withdrawal of Distribution and Possession of Child Pornography in Guelph.

CBC Radio: International Crime and Cyber Attacks.

Toronto Star: Police Power and Social Media Companies.

Toronto Star: New Corporate Liability for Child Pornography in Canada.

Toronto Star: Pornhub and Revenge Porn.

CP24: Civil Sexual Assault Lawsuit at St. Michael’s in Toronto.

Global News Radio: Two Lawsuits against Harvey Weinstein are being settled.

Global News: Extortion Cases increased 170% from 2012 to 2018 in Canada: StatCan.

Métro Montréal: Avec le temps chaud, il n’y a pas que le mercure qui grimpe: le nombre de cas de voyeurisme aussi.

CityNews: As the temperatures outside get warmer, police say the reported number of cases of voyeurism tend to rise.

Global News: Historical Sexual Assault Charges and Bill Cosby.

VICE News: An Image Site is Victimizing Women and Little Can be Done.

Global News: Jordan Donich provides expert commentary to Global News regarding Extradition on June 16, 2017.

CityNews: Jordan Donich provides expert commentary to CityNews regarding Sexual Assault Prosecution on June 15, 2017.

AM900 Radio: Jordan Donich provides commentary to AM900 CHML regarding Judicial Interim Release on June 5, 2017.

CityNews: Jordan Donich comments to CityNews regarding online dating scams in Toronto on March 10, 2017.

FINANCIAL CRIMES

The Firm defends high profile Fraud, Theft and Internal Employee Theft allegations, including internal employer thefts, insurance fraud and other complex offences involving money.

In the 2022 case of R. v. R.A. [2022], Donich Law successfully defended a client alleged to have used a fake ID to attempt to cash a fraudulent $40,000.oo money order. The client was arrested and charged with fraud over $5,000, identity fraud, utter forged documents and possession, sale, etc., of identity documents. The accused had a prior record of committing a similar offence, further complicating the matter. The Crown sought a period of incarceration upon conviction. The Firm negotiated with the Crown for more than a year before securing the withdrawal of three of the charges, including the most serious charges, ultimately avoiding custody at sentencing.

In 2021, the Firm represented an individual charged with theft over $5,000 and falsifying employment records in R. v. K.S. [2021]. The accused was arrested after allegedly falsifying time records to commit time theft at his place of employment totaling $15,000.00. The accused’s IP address was linked to the fraudulent activity, leading to his arrest. The Firm raised concerns with the reliability of the forensic IP evidence and presented evidence to show that the accused had been completing work from home. The Firm ultimately secured a withdrawal of both charges after exposing serious weaknesses in the Crown’s case.

In the Firm’s R. v. S.G. [2020] it resolved a $52,423.00 USD internal employee fraud without a criminal record after a Director of the retail organization was allegedly divesting company funds to a shell organization. The sophisticated scheme involved the creation of a false company and invoices. The result took nearly 2 years to achieve.

In the Firm’s R. v. E.K. [2020], it secured a withdrawal of Theft Over $5000 for a $30,000.00 internal employee theft, where the accused was allegedly stealing company property from a warehouse with her manager. This was achieved by raising evidentiary doubt with respect to the video surveillance.

In the Firm’s R. v. S.D. [2017], the accused was allegedly offered a full time position with the TTC and fabricated a fake Toronto Police Vulnerable Sector check to secure employment and conceal his prior record. The Firm secured a withdrawal of all charges.

In April, 2019, the Firm resolved a $170,000.00 combined civil and criminal employer fraud allegation without a criminal record in its R. v. O.I. [2019]. Money was allegedly being diverted through internal sources.

In May 2018, the Firm stayed nine (9) fraud charges, including money laundering foreign proceeds of crime from the United States in an approximate $1 million international Gold Bullion investigation, in its R. v. Z.U. [2018].

In the Firm’s R. v. A.N. [2013], it successfully secured a withdrawal on all counts of fraud, possession of property obtained by crime and uttering forged documents for a $56,000.00 RBC banking transaction. In the Firm’s R. v. S.C. [2015], it further resolved a $60,000.00 HomeSense employee fraud ring without a criminal record.

In January, 2017, the Firm resolved four (4) Fraud related allegations without a criminal record against a Canada Post employee charged with defrauding the Bank of Nova Scotia over $50,000.00 in its R. v. S.A. [2017]. In July 2017, the Firm resolved an $18,500.00 cash theft from a CIBC bank employee on the job without a record, in its R. v. D.D. [2017].

In its R. v. N.B. [2015] and R. v. B.L. [2015] the Firm defended a Target Canada Internal Employee Fraud Ring, it successfully resolved all 10 Fraud related Charges without a criminal record, nearly all participants were University Students and first offenders.

In its R. v. G.G [2015] the Firm further secured a full withdrawal of all counts of Fraud and Theft by a BMO Bank Teller  accused of robbing the bank on the job.

The Firm has handled a number of complex Shoplifting and Theft allegations in Toronto, in its R. v. K.L. [2015], the Firm secured a full Withdrawal of eight (8) Theft and Fraud Under $5,000 related charges, including conspiracy to commit an indictable offence. In its R. v. C.T. [2016], the Firm secured a withdrawal of Theft Under against a Bay Street Banker who was accused of stealing $1500.00 in merchandise from The Bay.

In the Firm’s R. v. J.A. [2016], it secured a withdrawal of 3 Theft, Attempt Theft and Fraud Charges against the accused who was allegedly involved in an internal employer-employee Theft Ring where $3000.00 in Blue Jays merchandise went missing from the Rogers Center.

Jordan Donich has defended a number of professionals in Toronto charged with various Theft and Fraud allegations. He is frequently retained to defend internal allegations of Theft and Fraud from a number of Merchants who aggressively prosecute allegations of Theft and Fraud. The Firm’s clients’ range from students to retirees and include Real Estate Agents, Teachers, Pharmacists, Doctors, Accountants, Municipal, Provincial and Federal Employees and many other professionals. In his R. v. S.Y. [2016], Jordan Donich secured a withdrawal of Theft against a Toronto Doctor charged with stealing $3000.00 worth of merchandise from The Bay.

CityNews: Jordan Donich comments to CityNews regarding Buyers backing out of Real Estate Deals in Toronto. 

Global News: $6 Million Lotto Battle: Ontario man moves out without telling girlfriend they won 6/49 jackpot.

CityNews: Toronto Event Planner on the Hook for Thousands after the Bank Clears Bogus Cheque on September 30, 2016.

Global News: Jordan Donich comments to Global News regarding an Australian Law Student who spent 2 Million Dollars after a bank error on December 14, 2016.

GUNS AND GANGS

In April, 2018, the Firm secured a withdrawal of importing firearms, Careless Storage of Ammunition and Possession of Prohibited Weapons against a Toronto Fire Captain, in its R. v. L.K [2018]. The accused was a gun collector with nearly $100,000.00 in firearms and was facing 3 years in prison.

In January, 2019, the Firm resolved a Careless Storage of a Firearm and Ammunition allegation without a criminal record, where a gun collector had nearly 50 guns and thousands of rounds of ammunition, including a Smith and Wesson .357 Magnum and S.K.S. rifle sitting on a bed in its R. v. R.L. [2019]

The Firm worked extensively with the Toronto Police Guns and Gangs Unit and Guns and Gangs Crown Prosecution. In its R. v. T.M. [2014], over a period of several weeks, the Firm secured Judicial Interim Release for an Accessory to Murder two days before Christmas. The incident has been subject to significant media coverage on Global News.

After a year of litigation, the Firm secured a withdrawal of Assault with a Weapon against a provincial healthcare employee charged with trowing an over-baked pizza at her boyfriend, causing lacerations to the head it its R. v. W.V. [2017]. In its R. v. R.R. [2015], the accused was found in his car with over 3 Grams of Cocaine, the Firm successfully resolved the proceeding without a Criminal Record.

Breakfast Television: Role of Mental Health in Court Proceedings.

Global News National: Bruce McArthur will not serve consecutive sentences – here’s why.

CBC Radio: Interview with Mayor John Tory and Jordan Donich on CBC Radio.

CTV News National: Handgun ban supported by majority of Canadians: Nanos survey.

Global News: Should Canada ban Handguns? Debate stirs after Danforth shooting.

Global News: How difficult is it to get a legal handgun in Canada.

Global News: Det. Sgt. Gary Giroux walks through the security videos from the Garden Restaurant that claimed the life of a 31-year-old man in November, 2014.

Scott Thompson Show: Cell phone evidence in Murder Investigations.

WUFT North Central Florida News: Generation Gunned Down Documentary.   

The Firm has also handed a number of Assault allegations within Toronto’s Entertainment District. In its R. v. A.B. [2014] et. al., it defended three co-accused all charged with Assault Bodily Harm in a Club District brawl. Blood was swabbed from the clothing off all accused persons and sent to the Centre of Forensic Sciences for analysis. The Firm has also handed a number of high profile Domestic Assaults.

City News: Legal SWAT teams to keep gun criminals behind bars – premier.

CBC Radio – As it Happens: Toronto Gun Control should start at the U.S. Border, not with Ban – Donich.

CBC News: Police identify victim in Brampton’s latest homicide.

Toronto Sun: On October 26, 2014, a young man was knifed to death and another critically injured at Canada’s Wonderland during the annual Halloween Haunt.

IMPAIRED DRIVING

The Firm defends serious Impaired Driving allegations.  In its R. v. R.B. [2013], on November 2, 2013, a car struck a poll on Clonmore Drive and sliced in two. The driver, walked away with minor injuries. At the hospital, the driver’s blood was seized without a warrant and registered close to 200 mgs of alcohol per 100 ml of blood. The Firm excluded this evidence at trial related to Over 80 and Dangerous Driving. The Firm defended a Toronto Business Consultant charged with Impaired Driving for mixing over the counter pain medication. Recently, after nearly 3 years of litigation, the Firm secured a full acquittal at trial, in its R. v. F.B. [2016], where the accused was alleged to have operated a Skyjack on a construction site, for which keys were found in the ignition.

In the Firm’s R. v. M.V. [2014], it secured a full withdrawal of Over 80 by high profile Bay Street Investment Banker charged at a RIDE stop. In its R. v. D.G. [2015], the Firm defended a Hollywood Stunt Man charged with Impaired Driving and had readings over 300 mgs.

It further secured a withdrawal of Impaired Driving and Over 80 in its R. v. M.Z. [2014], where the driver, flipped the car in a ditch and had Breathalyzer readings over 160 mgs. In the Firm’s R. v. D.B. [2019], a prominent Toronto businessman had breathalyzer readings over 200 mgs and was found on the shoulder of the Don Valley Parkway in a $100,000.00 BMW without gas.

After a 3 day trial over 2 years of litigation, the Firm secured an acquittal on all charges. The Firm advanced a number of complicated defences related to police timing in the investigation and arguments related to care and control of a motor vehicle.

In its R. v. B.P. [2014] the Firm secured a withdrawal of Impaired Driving where the driver fell asleep in his vehicle covered in vomit.

The Firm has also defended a number of drivers impaired by drugs. In its new R. v. J.F. [2015], it defended a Toronto Business Consultant charged with Impaired Driving for combining and consuming over the counter pain medication.

Global News Radio: Can you be pulled over for returning empties to the Beer Store?

CityNews: How Police will test for Drugged Driving? 

Toronto Star: Is a three-point turn a U-turn?

Global News: On November 2, 2013, a car stuck a poll on Clonmore Drive and sliced in two. The client of the Firm walked away with minor injuries.

VIOLENT CRIME

In 2022, the Firm represented an individual charged with assault, assault with a weapon and uttering death threats in R. v. Y.W. [2022]. The accused was charged after getting into an altercation with his domestic partner and allegedly assaulting her and threatening her with a knife. The Firm engaged in Crown negotiations, ultimately resulting with a withdrawal of all charges.

In 2022, the Firm represented an individual charged with assault and assault with a weapon in R. v. S.Y. [2022]. The accused was charged after getting into an altercation with her ex-partner and allegedly striking him with her hands while holding on to a phone. The Firm engaged in Crown negotiations, adding context to the situation. The Firm ultimately resolved the matter with a withdrawal of both charges.

In 2021, Donich Law successfully defended an individual charged with uttering death threats, 2 counts of assault, forcible confinement and assault with a weapon in R. v. B.W. [2021]. The accused and complainant, domestic partners, had been involved in a domestic altercation. The Firm was able to point out material inconsistencies in the Crown’s case and successfully advance a self-defence argument at trial.

In 2021, the Firm successfully represented an accused person charged with assault with a weapon and assault in R. v. J.D. [2021]. The accused was alleged to have pushed his intimate partner while brandishing a knife during an argument. The Firm secured the withdrawal of both charges, resolving the matter without a criminal record for the accused.

In 2021, Donich Law successfully defended an individual charged with indecent communications, criminal harassment and false information in R. v. K.B. [2021]. The client was alleged to have created a fake Instagram account and used it to send messages to a third party indicating that the accused’s ex-girlfriend wanted to engage in sexual activity with the third party. The third party notified the ex-girlfriend who, alarmed by the information, contacted police. Law enforcement used IP address information to trace the messages back to the accused. Donich Law negotiated with the Crown assigned to the file for more than a year, uncovering gaps and weaknesses in the Crown’s evidence. The case was ultimately resolved without a criminal record.

The Firm secured a withdrawal of all charges of Assault against the President of a Martial Arts Team competing in 2015 Toronto Pan Am Games in its R. v. J.F. [2015]. In April 2016, the Firm resolve an Assault Causing Bodily Harm allegation without a Criminal Record, where the accused kicked a 10 year old child at a Toronto Blue Jays game in its R. v. N.S. [2016].

In R v. A.M. [2020], Donich Law represented an individual charged with choking, assault and assault causing bodily harm after allegedly choking and striking his partner during an altercation. After several months of negotiations, the Firm was able to resolve the matter with a peace bond.

The Firm secured an absolute discharge after over a year of litigation in a domestic altercation where the accused was charged with Assault Bodily Harm and allegedly caused a laceration on the face of the complainant in its R. v. V.G. [2018].

The Firm secured a withdrawal of five (5) counts of Assault, including four (4) Assault with a Weapon allegations against a 10 year old child, in its R. v. E.T. [2018] in February 2018.

The Firm also resolved a further allegation of Assault Causing Bodily Harm without a Criminal Record in its R. v. R.S. [2016], where the accused punched the victim in the face, breaking his zygomatic bone. The victim underwent three (3) reconstructive surgeries. After nearly three (3) years of litigation, it was revealed the victim sexually harassed the accused’s girlfriend prior to the confrontation.

The Firm has defended a number of Domestic Assault allegations in Toronto for men, women and a number of same-sex couples. The Firm secured a withdrawal of Assault with a Weapon in its R. v. P.L. [2015], where the accused, a City of Toronto employee was charged with throwing a key at his spouse. It further secured a withdrawal of Assault with a Weapon against a female charged with throwing a purse at her spouse, in its R. v. P.S. [2016].

In the Firm’s R. v. A.C. [2016], it secured a Withdrawal of all charges of Criminal Harassment against a Hollywood Actor charged with sending numerous emails and voicemails to the complainant. It further secured a withdrawal of an allegation of assault against an Investors Group Employee in its R. v. C.L. [2014] and a CIBC Employee charged with Domestic Assault in its R. v. E.T. [2014].

Global News Morning Show: Sentencing Arguments in Assault case of Dafonte Miller.

Global News National: Bruce McArthur will not serve consecutive sentences – here’s why.

CityNews: Jordan Donich comments to CityNews regarding alleged drug dealers charged in fentanyl overdose.

Toronto Sun: On October 26, 2014, a young man was knifed to death and another critically injured at Canada’s Wonderland during the annual Halloween Haunt.

PROPERTY CRIMES

In 2018, after nearly 2 years of litigation, the Firm secured a withdrawal of Arson – Disregard for Human Life in its R. v. A.T. [2018], where the offender was facing up to life imprisonment after an extensive investigation between Toronto Police and the Toronto Fire Marshall. It was alleged the accused nearly burnt down an apartment building in Toronto with 75 units and caused over $100,000.00 in damage. The Firm defeated the allegation by challenging the Crown expert witness and Fire Marshall’s conclusions about the source and origin of the fire.

The Firm has handed a number of high profile property crimes including spontaneous Mischief related allegations. The Firm defended the streaker from out of town at the Toronto Blue Jays Home Opener game in Downtown Toronto. During the fifth inning the streaker was tackled by security guards and police.

Despite the serious interruption of commercial activity, including loss of prime advertising time at the Annual Home Opening Game, the Firm secured a full withdrawal of all charges in its R. v. M.S. [2014].

In its R. v. A.W. [2017], the Firm secured a withdrawal of Mischief where a Toronto Teacher was caught using a fire extinguisher and pulling the Fire Alarm in a Toronto Condo, ultimately consuming nearly $5000.00 of Toronto Fire resources.

The Firm has handled a number of property crimes in Toronto.  The Firm has also defended allegations of Mischief in the context of other charges. In its R. v. K.C. [2015], the Firm defended a female with Impaired Driving charges who was subsequently charged with Mischief for clogging the toilet at the police station.

Global News Morning Show: COVID-19 Social Distancing Laws.

CP24: Sentencing Hearing for Chair Girl.

CP24: Woman rescued from Crane in Toronto released on Bail on April 28, 2017.

CIVIL LITIGATION

Jordan Donich - Law Times.The Firm has practiced in various areas of Civil and Regulatory litigation in Toronto. The Firm’s extensive practice in criminal law, specifically its experience in Fraud and Financial Crimes has created the ideal compliment to other disputes it handles over money.

The Firm defends professionals facing regulatory prosecution. This includes Accountants regulated by CPA Ontario, Dentists regulated by the RCDSO, Nurses regulated by the CNO, Opticians regulated by the COO, Pharmacists regulated by the OCP, Teachers regulated by the OCT and Veterinarians regulated by the CVO.

The Firm’s criminal law experience has also been used in sexual misconduct allegations and workplace investigations. The Firm has defended civil claims of historical sexual assault which can often range in the millions. These claims can be advanced decades later by former students or other professional relationships where there was allegedly a relationship of trust.

The Firm has successfully resolved complex allegations of civil sexual assault which often involve simultaneous criminal proceedings. These claims often arise where a complainant is interested in financial compensation. The Firm has successfully handled civil claims in the employer-employee context, on university campus and allegations of revenge porn.

The Firm has been retained to settle allegations of sexual misconduct at the Human Rights Tribunal and in civil court. In many cases, the Firm’s clients are successful businesses people facing claims of sexual misconduct for large sums of money. The Firm has successfully defended allegations of sexual abuse in the hundreds of thousands.

CTV News Vancouver: Quarantine Act and COVID-19.

Global News Radio: Two Lawsuits against Harvey Weinstein are being settled.

CBC News: Delays at the Landlord and Tenant Board cost couple thousands to evict ‘nightmare’ tenant.

Law Times: Divisional Court blow to vexatious litigants.

CBC: Tenant Strikes in Toronto.

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