Recent Successes
416-303-5164Book ConsultAt Stastny Law, we take pride in our commitment to securing favourable outcomes for our clients. Over the years, our team has successfully defended clients facing a range of complex criminal charges – from drug-related offences and assault cases to high-stakes fraud and weapons charges. Each case reflects our dedication to protecting client rights, thorough case preparation, and strategic defence tailored to each unique situation. We’re honoured to share some of these successful results as a testament to our team’s hard work and unwavering advocacy.
While these examples highlight our experience and the positive outcomes we’ve achieved, it’s important that our new clients note that past successes do not guarantee future results. Every case presents unique facts, challenges, and potential legal avenues.
R. v. M.T. (2025)
Case Type: Sexual Offences
Situation: The client faced two sexual assault charges. While convicted on one count, they were acquitted on the other due to the trial judge’s errors in reasoning.
Initial Charges: Sexual Assault
Outcome: Conviction on one count set aside; mistrial declared, case remitted for new trial.
Reasoning: The judge found sentencing could not proceed fairly due to conflated evidence between both counts.
R. v. D.H (2025)
Case Type: Assault Charges
Situation: The client pleaded guilty to multiple assaults. Although the Crown sought a mental disorder assessment, the application was dismissed after the defence showed her conduct demonstrated awareness and capacity.
Initial Charges: Assault
Outcome: Guilty pleas remained valid, no finding of NCR
Reasoning: Defence demonstrated actions showed intentional responses and understanding of right and wrong.
R. v. M.F. (2024)
Case Type: Assault Charges
Situation: The client was charged with assault after a stabbing incident. Severance was granted by the court, allowing the client’s trial to proceed separately, avoiding an unfair delay caused by the co-accused’s lack of counsel.
Initial Charges: Assault with a weapon
Outcome: Severance of trials granted
Reasoning: The court agreed that the client faced unjust prejudice by remaining in custody.
R. v. J.H (2020)
Case Type: Homicide
Situation: Client was involved in a robbery attempt that led to the victim’s death after a single kick caused the victim to fall and suffer fatal trauma.
Initial Charges: Second-degree murder
Outcome: Client acquitted of murder; convicted of manslaughter
Reasoning: Convicted of manslaughter instead.
R. v. C.O. (2019)
Case Type: Drug Offences
Situation: Client was convicted of trafficking cocaine; sought appeal due to a lack of plea negotiation in the initial trial.
Initial Charges: Drug trafficking
Outcome: Sentence reduced from 15 months to 8 months.
Reasoning: Successful appeal
R. v. R.G. (2019)
Case Type: Drug Offences
Situation: Client was charged with possession of carfentanil for the purpose of trafficking while trespassing in a community housing unit; cross-examination revealed police misconduct, including fabricated evidence.
Initial Charges: Drug possession for trafficking
Outcome: Charges dismissed
Reasoning: Due to police misconduct and fabrication of evidence
R. V. T.G-F. (2019)
Case Type: Drug Offences
Situation: Client was convicted of drug trafficking after an allegedly unlawful arrest, search, and strip search; defence appealed to argue multiple Charter violations by the police.
Initial Charges: Drug trafficking
Outcome: Client acquitted
Reasoning: Conviction overturned on appeal
R. v. S.C. (2018)
Case Type: Drug Offences
Situation: Client was charged with trafficking cocaine to an undercover officer; defence argued entrapment due to a lack of verified suspicion before police initiated contact.
Initial Charges: Drug trafficking
Outcome: Charges stayed
Reasoning: Due to entrapment defence
R. v. O.M. (2018)
Case Type: Drug Offences
Situation: After two police searches within weeks uncovered drugs at the client’s home, they were arrested; defence challenged the validity of the second search warrant, obtained with misleading information.
Initial Charges: Drug trafficking
Outcome: Charges dismissed
Reasoning: Search warrant was ruled misleading and unreliable
R. v. F.F. (2017)
Case Type: Drug Offences
Situation: Client accused of heroin trafficking; an incriminating statement made during detention was challenged due to questionable police tactics.
Initial Charges: Drug possession for trafficking
Outcome: Trafficking charges dismissed
Reasoning: Confession was excluded from evidence
