Derstine Penman has had a well-recognized and successful criminal law practice for many years. We are and have been counsel on numerous trials in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice as well as the Supreme Court of Canada.  Here is a small list of our trial cases.

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  • Our client was charged with numerous counts relating to possession and discharge of a firearm. Accused found in a backyard with a firearm on the ground within reach of his hand. Accused had been shot and there was clear evidence that there had been a gunfight in the neighbouring backyard. Client acquitted based on issues with respect to proof of possession and credibility and reliability issues of a police officer’s observations of the accused and firearm.

  • Our client was charged with weapons trafficking, conspiracy to commit an indictable offence, and participation in activities of a criminal organization. After a month long trial, represented in court by partner Dirk Derstine, our client was acquitted of all charges.

  • Our client was charged with discharge a restricted firearm, possession of a loaded firearm, possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized, and possession of a weapon. Represented by partner Jennifer Penman during an eight day trial, our client was ultimately acquitted of all counts during the Superior Court judgement.

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