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R. v. E.K., 2020 Calgary
E.K. was charged with a major sexual assault when he was spending the night at a friend’s house. Typically, these cases result in at least 2 years in jail upon conviction. Ryan Patmore was able to expose significant flaws in the complainant’s account and prepared his client adequately for him to testify. He was believed, and found not guilty: Result: NO CRIMINAL RECORD.
R. v. Y.O., 2018 Calgary
Y.O. was charged with a major sexual assault against a guest in his home after a summer gathering. There were significant issues with the complainant’s recollection, and it was proven beyond a reasonable doubt that he did not commit the offence. Exposing other dire issues in the case through impeaching the witnesses resulted in a finding of not guilty. Result: NO CRIMINAL RECORD
R. v. E.P., 2020 Calgary
E.P. was charged with sexual assault against a childhood friend. A novel issue arose in this case, as the age of consent changed from 14 to 16 years of age on May 1, 2007. The complainant alleged that it happened prior to that date whereas the client alleged it happened after. There was compelling evidence to go either way, however, Ryan Patmore was able to get a crucial piece of evidence excluded from the trial due to an infringement of his client’s right to a lawyer at the time of his detention. As a result, coupled with exposing vital inconsistencies in the complainant’s account, the client was found not guilty. Result: NO CRIMINAL RECORD
R. v. D.T., 2020 Fort McMurray
D.T. was charged with a historical sexual assault from 2003. The police claimed to have DNA evidence and seized my client’s blood. Ryan Patmore challenged the admissibility of the blood warrant and had the results excluded. There was botched DNA due to the length of time that had passed, and it was shown that the complainant had a financial motive to pursue charges. Ryan Patmore was able to expose all the flaws in the Crown’s case, and the judge dismissed the charges before it even concluded. Result: NO CRIMINAL RECORD
R. v. G.W., 2017, 2019
G.W. was charged with sexual assault twice, and due to significant issues with the credibility of the complainant and other witnesses, he was found not guilty in both cases. There was also the issue of admissibility of evidence and a defence theory that was advanced to bring about reasonable doubt in these long, difficult cases. Result: NO CRIMINAL RECORD
R. v. J.M., 2020 Calgary
J.M. was charged with sexual assault against 2 of his nephews while they were under his care. The charges were minor, but there was one complainant who was lying or mistaken, and on that basis, the trial proceeded. Ryan Patmore was able to expose his motive to fabricate and cross-examine him until he admitted he was mistaken or lying. The client was sentenced to a much-reduced penalty as a result. NO JAIL.
R. v. B.C., 2019 Cochrane
BC was charged with aggravated assault on a cab driver after a night at the bar. BC was a semi-pro boxer, and the altercation caused life-altering injuries to the cab driver. There was overwhelming evidence, and such cases usually end in significant jail sentences. Through extensive negotiations with the Crown and persuasively arguing binding case law to the Court, Ryan Patmore’s client received a community-based disposition. Result: NO JAIL.
R. v. A.D., 2021 Canmore
A.D. was charged with a serious home invasion and aggravated assault for severely beating the complainant. These cases usually result in lengthy jail terms. He had mental health issues, and through ordering comprehensive reports and presenting compelling evidence to the court through close work with the client and his family, he received a community-based disposition. Result: NO JAIL.
R. v. S.D., 2019 Red Deer
S.D. was charged with a serious sexual assault after a night spent drinking at the bar. He did not recall much of the event, but through exposing inconsistencies in the complainant’s account and that of other witnesses regarding the details of the event, a reasonable doubt was raised, and he was acquitted. Result: NO CRIMINAL RECORD.
R. v. A.A., 2019, Calgary
A. A. was charged with a serious assault on a 4-year-old girl at a day home. The injuries were extensive, and medical reports indicated that she nearly broke her arm. Through compelling arguments and close work with his client, Ryan Patmore was able to secure a conditional discharge for his client. Result: NO CRIMINAL RECORD
R. v. I.S., 2020 Okotoks
I.S. was charged with a major sexual assault at a house party against an ex-girlfriend. It seemed like a strong crown case, but during the trial, Mr. Patmore was able to expose the tenuous nature of the complainant’s testimony to raise the slightest reasonable doubt, and the client was found not guilty despite the court believing the evidence of the complainant and finding her to be a completely credible witness: Result: NO CRIMINAL RECORD.
R. v. A.M., 2022 Calgary
A.M. was charged with fraud over $5,000.00 for stealing over $100,000 from his employer. These cases will nearly always result in significant jail sentences due to the trust theft and such a significant amount. However, after extensive negotiations with the Crown and complex issues with the client and full restitution being made, we were able to secure a community-based disposition. NO JAIL.
R. v. S.R., 2021 Hannah
SR was charged with impaired driving causing death. It was blizzarding outside, they had been drinking and the vehicle flipped, causing significant injury to one passenger, and death to the other. The client showed significant remorse. Further, significant constitutional breaches arose concerning his client’s right to a lawyer, and searches of the motor vehicle and subsequent warrants that were obtained. All this evidence was challenged, and it was a possibility that he could have beaten the case. However, after extensive negotiations with the crown, coupled with a potentially botched investigation and the remorse of the client, he pled guilty to assault causing bodily harm and received a community-based disposition when these offences nearly always result in jail. Result: Victory for the client. NO JAIL.
R. v. J.A. 2020, Calgary
J.A. was charged with impaired driving causing bodily harm. The complainant’s leg was nearly amputated when he mounted the curb and hit her. Such cases typically command months of jail, but Ryan Patmore was able to secure a community-based disposition for his client. NO JAIL.
R. v. B.V.B. 2021, Calgary
BVB was charged with a serious sexual assault on a colleague from work on several occasions. Through complex pre-trial motions and exposing significant weaknesses in the Crown’s case, Ryan Patmore persuaded the Crown to withdraw the charges. Result: NO CRIMINAL RECORD
R. v. T.F., 2019 Red Deer
T.F. was charged with impaired driving causing bodily harm when his vehicle was struck by the complainant, who was shown to be at fault for the accident. Through extensive cross-examination and trial time, there was a causation issue, and T.F. was found not guilty. Result: NO CRIMINAL RECORD
R. v. C.H., 2018 Canmore
C.H. was charged with a major sexual assault at a bar in Banff. It was a classic he/said she said case, and the matter was set for trial. After extensive negotiations with the Crown, Ryan Patmore was able to expose significant flaws in the Crown’s case and challenge the admissibility of crucial evidence. As a result, the client pled to a significantly reduced charge and received a community-based disposition. Result: NO JAIL.
R. v. R.C., 2021 Calgary
R.C. was charged with serious drug trafficking charges and firearms offences. However, through complex litigation and challenging the admissibility of the drugs and guns due to breaches of his client’s right to unlawful search and seizure, arbitrary detention, and a breach of his rights to a lawyer, the evidence was excluded, and his client was found not guilty. Result: NO CRIMINAL RECORD
R. v. B.S., 2020 Calgary
B.S. was charged with a very serious aggravated assault that was nearly upgraded to attempted murder. She stabbed her boyfriend in the chest and nicked his heart; he almost died. There was an element of provocation in this case and a level of confusion among the witnesses as to whether this constituted self-defence. Ultimately, that level of mitigation was raised at the trial, and the client received a much more lenient punishment.
R. v. S.M., 2019 Calgary
S.M. was charged with simple assault. He met a girl at a bar, and then an argument ensued when they went back to the complainant’s apartment. A portion of the event could be seen on surveillance, but what happened inside the apartment raised doubt about whether the client was fleeing. It was a minor event, but the Crown was seeking unreasonable release conditions the client would not accept if he opted for a Peace Bond (conditions resulting in no criminal record). Therefore, we proceeded to trial, and he was found not guilty: Result: NO CRIMINAL RECORD.
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