Dropped Charges

In some instances, we are able to communicate with Crown Counsel on behalf of our clients, explain the circumstances, and convince them that it is not in the public interest to pursue a particular case. This often results in charges being dropped.

Aug 31st, 2023

Freedom Convoy documenter charged with mischief: R v. Steven Vardy

Aug 22nd, 2023

Pastor spent 5 weeks in jail for holding church services: R v. James Coates

Jun 9th, 2023

Ontario couple charged for protesting lockdowns: R v. Richard Bostock / Valerie Bostock

May 25th, 2023

Teenager ticketed for playing basketball alone, charge withdrawn: R v. Vogelsang

May 12th, 2023

Ontario pastor ticketed for peaceful protesting: R v. Aaron Rock

Apr 19th, 2023

R. v Chadli

Apr 5th, 2023

Professional misconduct accusations withdrawn against nurse

Mar 24th, 2023

Three charges dropped for anti-lockdown protestors in Regina

Mar 8th, 2023

R v. Hildebrandt

Jan 24th, 2023

Charged for breaching a Covid order: R v. Randy Hillier

Jan 16th, 2023

R v. Anonymous Pastor 

Dec 9th, 2022

Charges Against Freedom Convoy Protestor Dropped 

Nov 24th, 2022

“The Right to Rodeo”: R v. Ty Northcott/Northcott Rodeo Inc.

Nov 21st, 2022

Regina v. David Stephen Ripley

Nov 17th, 2022

Fairview Baptist Church pastor charged with violating PHO: R v. Timothy Stephens / Stephens v. AHS et al  

Nov 14th, 2022

Pregnant Woman Ticketed for Refusing ArriveCAN and PCR Test

Nov 7th, 2022

SK Nurse Threatened Discipline over Social Media Posts: Wilson v. CRNS

Nov 2nd, 2022

Private gathering charges dropped: R v. Goderich Ontario family 

Oct 26th, 2022

ArriveCAN Tickets Dropped after a Letter from Justice Centre Lawyer

Jun 23rd, 2022

University of Saskatchewan v. College of Law student 

Apr 21st, 2022

Masking charge dropped:  R v. Driedger 

May 28th, 2021

Contempt of court charges dropped:  R v. Stephens 

Apr 6th, 2021

Expired PCR test charges dropped: R v. Anonymous Family

Mar 8th, 2021

Social distancing charge dropped:  R v. Simpson 

Mar 2nd, 2021

Masking charges dropped: R v. Audette

Feb 25th, 2021

Masking charge dropped: R v. Marr 

Oct 8th, 2020

R v. Teichroew

Feb 2nd, 2020

Yaniv v. Various Waxing Salons

Oct 9th, 2019

Cyrynowski v. Todd

Columns & Reports - COVID-19


April 14, 2020 - Alberta's Bill 10 is an affront to the rule of law By John Carpay, The National Post

April 10, 2020 - The cost of the coronavirus cure could be deadlier than the disease - By John Carpay, The Post Millenial

April 7, 2020 - Analysis of Part 3 of Alberta’s Public Health Act: (Communicable Diseases and Public Health Emergencies)  - By John Carpay

April 5, 2020 - Canadian coronavirus prediction models must be transparent  - By John Carpay, The Post Millenial

Mar 31st, 2020 - Careful, crises are an ideal time for the state to grab powers: we’re already seeing it in Canada - By Justice Centre board member Bruce Pardy, The Financial Post

March 20, 2020 - Justice dismantled as restrictions placed on court systems - By staff lawyer Lisa Bildy, The Post Millenial

Columns & Reports - COVID-19


April 14, 2020 - Alberta's Bill 10 is an affront to the rule of law By John Carpay, The National Post

April 10, 2020 - The cost of the coronavirus cure could be deadlier than the disease - By John Carpay, The Post Millenial

April 7, 2020 - Analysis of Part 3 of Alberta’s Public Health Act: (Communicable Diseases and Public Health Emergencies)  - By John Carpay

April 5, 2020 - Canadian coronavirus prediction models must be transparent  - By John Carpay, The Post Millenial

Mar 31st, 2020 - Careful, crises are an ideal time for the state to grab powers: we’re already seeing it in Canada - By Justice Centre board member Bruce Pardy, The Financial Post

March 20, 2020 - Justice dismantled as restrictions placed on court systems - By staff lawyer Lisa Bildy, The Post Millenial