R v. JR

Domestic Offences

Mr. Fonkalsrud represented JR in a custody and criminal context. JR has separated from his prior spouse. The parties had children together. JR’s former spouse alleged that one of the children received bruising from JR due to discipline. Based on this allegation, JR was charged by the RCMP for assault on the child and the former spouse denied access. Mr. Fonkalsrud was successful in family chambers in having his client’s access continued. Mr. Fonkalsrud was also successful in having the Crown Prosecutor drop the criminal charges without the need for trial based on Mr. Fonkalsrud’s argument and representation of JR.

R v. DW

Impaired Driving Offence

Mr. Fonkalsrud was able to successfully convince the Crown the morning of trial not to proceed with the charge of impaired driving and driving over the legal limit against DW due to intervening drinking. This resulted in the charge of impaired driving and driving over the legal limit being dropped against DW even though there was a substantial accident involving a roll over.

R v. DD

Impaired Driving Offence

The accused was charged with impaired driving and driving over the limit. Based on the accused prior criminal record the crown was seeking a sentence of 18 months or greater. Mr. Fonkalsrud provided extensive research to the Crown and was able to convince them the morning of trial that they would not be successful as the police did not follow the procedure of the breath sample. This resulted in DD having all criminal charges dropped.