Jury acquittal in gun trafficking case

As a result of wiretap information and observations of members of the Toronto Drug Squad, Magda’s client was charged with trafficking in a firearm (gun trafficking). After a lengthy cross- examination Magda argued that the main surveillance officer fabricated his evidence and that the phone number in question did not belong to her client. The […]

Charges of possession of three loaded firearms result in acquittal

Magda’s client was acquitted of possession of three loaded firearms and a quantity of drugs after the police executed a warrant and found the items in an apartment allegedly connected the client. Magda has secured multiple acquittals in jury and judge alone trials, excessive force findings against the police, discharges after preliminary hearings and costs […]

Acquittal in case of crack cocaine trafficking

In the case of crack cocaine trafficking charges, the Prosecutor invited the judge to acquit Magda’s client on the first day of trial as a result of a Charter application by the defence. Magda argued that the police breached her client’s rights by stopping and speaking to him at the side of the road, and […]

Acquittal in Cab Driver Stabbing

Judgement of Acquittal Ariel’s client received an acquittal on the charges of of Attempted Murder, Aggravated Assault and Robbery stemming from a brutal attack on a Peterborough taxi driver on Halloween night 2011. The jury found the main Crown witnesses to be not credible and the evidence of identity lacking. http://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/2013/04/23/jury-finds-accused-cabbie-stabber-not-guilty You may also […]

Acquittal in Loaded Firearm Case

Magda’s client was acquitted this week of possession of a loaded firearm. Her Client was arrested on the 401 after a high-speed police chase that resulted in a crash. A gun was found on the shoulder of the highway in the general area of the crash. The arresting officer testified that during the pursuit he […]

Client Charged with Two Loaded Handguns and a Large Quantity of Crack Cocaine Acquitted

Magda’s client was charged with possession of two loaded handguns, a large quantity of ammunition and crack cocaine as part of Project Kingfisher. The police executed a warrant and found the items hidden in a bedroom where he was sleeping. The guns were hidden and there were four other adults in the apartment, all denied […]

Young Man Acquitted of Firearm Charges

A client accused of carrying a loaded gun in his waistband by officers in the Toronto Police Services Guns and Gangs Unit was acquitted today of all firearm charges. Derstine Penman lawyer Stephanie DiGiuseppe was successful in demonstrating key weaknesses in the Crown’s case, which led Justice Corrick of the Superior Court of Justice to […]

Judge dismisses case against former boxer charged with judo-chopping roommate

In September 2011, Erec Rolfe successfully defended a client (P.D.) against charges of charges of assault, possession of a weapon, uttering threats and breach of probation. P.D. was in his 60s and had a career as an amateur boxer decades ago. P.D. had a long criminal record, including many assaults. The Crown alleged that after […]

Jury acquits client of sexual assault with a weapon

On March 27, 2012, Erec Rolfe won a jury trial for a client who was charged with sexual assault with a weapon and possessing a weapon for a purpose dangerous to the public peace. J.B. was charged with the offences in early 2011. He was facing a lengthy prison sentence, if convicted. After a preliminary […]

Costs Awarded Against Crown Attorney’s Office

In a rare move, a judge awarded costs against the Crown Attorney’s office for their initial nondisclosure of a use of force report; forcing the defence to bring an application for its production. Magda’s client faced multiple assault police officer charges as a result of his arrest during which he was tasered by the police. […]

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