Bo Arfai

The applicant sought judicial interim release (bail) on multiple charges including fraud related to forged prescriptions, domestic assault, robbery, and breach of recognizance.

The Crown opposed release on secondary grounds, arguing detention was necessary for public protection.

The court granted bail with strict conditions including house arrest, electronic monitoring, and three sureties (the applicant's mother, sister, and father).

The court found that while the applicant's pattern of offending was serious and involved substance abuse, the proposed plan with robust supervision and electronic monitoring sufficiently mitigated the risk to public safety.

The offender was found guilty of criminal harassment following the end of an extra-marital affair with the victim.

He sent unwanted text messages, including a threat to go 'Rambo' on her, and left a disturbing voicemail.

The Crown sought 30-45 days in custody, while the defence requested a conditional discharge.

The court emphasized denunciation and deterrence but noted the offender's lack of a prior record and positive presentence report.

The court imposed a suspended sentence with 18 months of probation, declining a conditional discharge due to the threatening nature of the communications.

The accused was charged with sexual assault and criminal harassment following a brief sexual relationship with the complainant.

The complainant alleged that the accused forced her to engage in non-consensual anal intercourse in his truck, and subsequently sent her numerous unwanted and threatening text messages.

The court acquitted the accused of sexual assault, finding that the conflicting evidence on consent left a reasonable doubt.

However, the court convicted the accused of criminal harassment, concluding that his repeated, unwanted communications caused the complainant to reasonably fear for her safety.