R. v. A.S.  [2024]
Mr. Shapray's client was charged with sexual assault after a "hook-up" situation arising out of a Snap Chat connection.  The case went to trial where Mr. Shapray was able to introduce security video evidence that undermined the story told on the witness stand by the complainant.   The prosecutor was persuaded to DROP THE CASE mid cross-examination by Mr. Shapray resulting in NO CRIMINAL RECORD.

R. v. M.L.  [2024]
Two teenage males were charged with sexual assault arising out of a sexual interaction during a get together at a residence.  The complainant reported that the event had not been consensul almost a year after the event.  The case was set for a three-week jury trial at the BC Supreme Court.  Extensive work done by Mr. Shapray resulted in challenges to the quality of the evidence during the time period leading up to the trial resulting in the Crown directing a Stay of Proceedings before jury selection - NO CRIMINAL RECORD.

R. v. C.L.  [2024]
Mr. Shapray's client was charged with sexual assult in relation to a work event held at a residence where large amounts of alcohol was consumed. The complainant alleged that she woke up to a sexual assault occuring.  At trial, Mr. Shapray vigorously challenged the credibility and reliability of the complainant through extensive cross-examination and through other witnesses that were present at the party.  Mr. Shapray's client also testified that the events had not taken place as reported.  The trial judge at the BC Supreme Court rejected the evidence of the complainant and accepted the evidence of the accused resulting in the charges being dismissed and a NOT GUILTY verdict.

R. v. H.J.  [2024]
Client was charged with a sexual assault that occurred on a flight between Vancouver and Calgary.  Client was met by police when he came off plane and seemed "off".  Client ended up being committed into hospital with mental illness issues which mitigated against conduct on the plane.  Hospital and medical records successfully utilized by Mr. Shapray to negotiate resolution with prosecutor for a joint submission for a rate Conditional Discharge - NO CRIMINAL RECORD!

R. v. I.F.  [2024]
Client and his brother charged with historic sexual assault regarding a relative that has been at the home for babysitting 10 years earlier.  Challenges to the evidence and veracity of the allegations raised prior to trial resulting in the Crown prosecutor re-evaluating the strength of the case and DROPPING the charges prior to trial - NO CRIMINAL RECORD.

R. v. S.S.  [2024]
Client under investigation for online communications regarding the arrangement of sexual services.  Mr. Shapray arranged for client to engage in focussed and productive counselling during investgative stage.  Mr. Shapray also remained in contact with the Vancouver Police and Crown Counsel office ultimately resulting in no charges being approved - Case Closed!

R. v. A.M.  [2023]
Mr. Shapray's client was charged with sexual offences alleged by step-daughter after the passage of approximately 10 years.  Historical sexual assault charges were DISMISSED and client was found NOT GUILTY after trial at the B.C. Supreme Court.  Case involved an alleged confession to a family member that was not accepted.

R. v. A.N. [2023]
Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) charged with Sexual Assault as a result of a situation alleged to have occurred during a treatment at a clinic. Client found NOT GUILTY after trial.  Extensive cross-examination by Mr. Shapray at trial led to negative findings concerning the credibility and reliability of the complainant - CHARGES DISMISSED!

R. v. G.M.  [2023]
Mr. Shapray was successful in obtaining NOT GUILTY verdicts on all charges after trial in this case involving a mother and a daughter who both made allegations against their former landlord.  Extensive and focussed cross-examination of both complainants led to finding that neither one of them was credible or reliable - ALL CHARGES DISMISSED!

R. v. T.N.  [2023]
Step-father charged with sexual offences involving step daughter resulting our of an alleged massage and sexual touching.  Client adamantely denied allegations and case set for trial.  Charges DROPPED by prosecutor 2 weeks before trial.

R. v. G.G. [2023]
Mr. Shapray successfully resolved case involving allegations of sexual touching of daughter while client alleged to be "black-out drunk" with no memory.  Client received a Conditional Sentence to serve in the community and application to have him register as a sex offender on SOIRA was DENIED.

R. v. C.B. [2023]
Client charged with voyeurism offences after setting up serruptitious camera in bathroom and capturing sister-in-law in a state of undress.  Client engaged in significant rehabilitative steps and negotiations with prosecutor led to a result of a Conditional Discharge - NO CRIMINAL RECORD.

R. v. N.P [2023]
Counsel retained during ongoing police investigation into sexual assault allegations.  At time, police had arranged for client to attend for voluntary interview.  Mr. Shapray stepped in and took over conduct as point person with police and interview cancelled.  Police investigation closed with no charges forwarded to Crown.  Case Closed!

R. v. G.B. [2023]
Mr. Shapray retained by professor in Ontario who was facing allegations in BC of sexual assault by ex-girlfriend.  Employment and serious life implications held in the balance.  Guidance by counsel let to steps that resulted in police investigation being CLOSED - No charges!

R. v. A.D. [2023]
Client retained Mr. Shapray during investigation by police into charges of sexual assault.  Dealings with the police on behalf of the client to ensure he did not make any statements or create any unhelpful evidence leads to case being closed with no charges.

R. v. R.V. [2022]
Client entered a guilty pleas to CSEM materials.  Significant issue on sentencing as Crown prosecutor seeking a 9 month jail sentence.  Mr. Shapray managed client rehabilitation and obtained excellent reports and materials which were used to convince the Judge to impose a Conditional Sentence Order and not real jail resulting in client being able to keep his job.

R. v. W.D. [2022]

Client facing significant jail sentence for sexual offences involving his child.  Significant rehabilitation and counselling undertaken over 2 year period leading to support for family and victim.  Client providing financial support for family.  Unique circumstances of the case led to a sentence that allowed client to remain out of a jail on a Conditional Sentence Order and Probation thus permitting him to keep his employment.

R. v. N.M. [2021]

Client found NOT GUILTY of all charges after trial sat the B.C. Provincial Court in Abbotsford involving allegations of sexual interference by a step-daughter.  Judge accepted that client's evidence at trial raised a reasonable doubt and that there were issues with credibility and reliability on the part of the complainant.

R. v. D.M. [2021]

Client found NOT GUILTY of all charges after trial sat the B.C. Supreme Court involving historical allegations of sexual assault against a foster child.  Case came down to Judge's assessment of credibility as the client testified at trial.  Judge found that charges were not proved beyond a reasonable doubt.

R. v. S.A. [2021]
Client found NOT GUILTY of 8 counts of Sexual Assault and Assault after multi-day trial at the British Columbia Supreme Court.  Client testified at trial and was found by the Judge to be honest and truthful while the complainant was found to have significant issues with her credibility and reliability.

R. v. R.K. [2021]
Client in his 70's charged with possession of CP (Criminal Code s. 164.3).  Client suffering from some progressive mental health issues and engaging in counselling which led to resolution discussions resulting in a Conditional Sentence Order being granted - NO JAIL.

R. v. G.M. [2020]
Charges arose in a marital situation involving allegations of sexual assault and physical assault.  Strategic gameplay put into play involving client making significant effort at rehabilitation through counselling as well as challenging many of the factual allegations as being untrue through discussion with prosecutor.  Charges of sexual assault dropped and case resolved with plea to simple assault and a Conditional Discharge - NO CRIMINAL RECORD!

R. v. A.B. [2020]
Client who works as first responder charged with sexual assault arising after months of dating after meeting on dating app.  Preliminary Inquiry demonstrated that allegations and general credibility and reliability of the witness were suspect leading to successful pre-trial applications for third party records. Charged DROPPED on the eve of trial - CASE OVER.

R. v. M.V. [2020]
Client charged with sexual assault involving allegations of drugging.  Allegations of drugging and other aspects of the case successfully challenged at a Preliminary Inquiry and shown to be not supported by the actual evidence.  Mr. Shapray engaged in significant negotiations with prosecutor which led to charges being DROPPED before trial.

R. v. C.A. [2020]
Client under investigation after surreptitious police sting by Vancouver Police on Leo List targeting people communicating with online escorts.  Client arrested after arriving at hotel in relation to communications with police officer posing as a person under 18 years of age.  Discussions and negotiations with Crown Counsel during charge approval stage resulted in NO CRIMINAL CHARGES.

R. v. D.R. [2020]
Client was a lawyer charged with possession of CP (s.164.3 of the Criminal Code).  Program of counselling and psychological evaluation undertaken prior to sentencing. Significant focus of negotiations with the Crown focussed on the concept of "collateral consequences" due to loss of ability to be a lawyer and media coverage destroying reputation.   seeding lengthy jail sentence.  Conditional Sentence Order (CSO) granted by judge on sentencing meaning client could serve sentence at home and continue to do counselling in the community - NO JAIL.

R. v. B.B. [2020]
Client was an elder at a church and charged with a number of historical offences involving a female congregant at the church.  Significant legal and factual issues arising in the scope of the allegations were addressed in surgical cross-examination by Mr. Shapray which resulted in clear evidence that some of the allegations "could not" have happened as alleged.  Crown prosecutor revisited allegations and charges and agreed to resolve the case by dropping a number of charges and agreeing to a joint submissions for a Conditional Sentence Order.

R. v. H.K. [2019]
Client charged with possession of CP (s.164.3 of the Criminal Code).  Program of counselling and psychological evaluation undertaken prior to sentencing. Crown seeding lengthy jail sentence.  Defence sought Conditional Sentence Order (CSO).  Judge granted CSO meaning client could serve sentence at home and continue to work and do counselling in the community - NO JAIL.

R. v. A.V. [2019]
Client found NOT GUILTY of a number of sexual offences after a trial at the British Columbia Supreme Court in New Westminster.  Mr. Shapray's cross-examination of witnesses at trial exposed a series of significant inconsistencies and signs of collusion between the witnesses.  Case proceeded to trial after a Preliminary Inquiry which exposed many issues which had a positive impact on the result at trial - ACQUITTAL!

R. v. G.D. [2019]
Client on Vancouver Island charged with very serious allegations of sexual interference involving teenager in the neighborhood.  Allegations vehemently denied and challenged as being untrue.  Prosecutor asked to re-visit charge approval and ultimately agreed that criminal charges were not warranted and case resolved with PEACE BOND prior to trial date being set.

R. v. A.B. [2019]
Client arrested in relation to high profile Vancouver Police sting involving fake Leo List advertising for escorts. Allegations concerned a “bait and switch” where age of the escort changed mid-communication resulting in allegations of illegal communication with someone under 18 years old. Evidence of the “purpose” and meaning of the communications in this particular case challenged during charge approval stage resulting in CHARGES NOT BEING APPROVED!

R. v. O.M. [2018]
Client and his friend were charged with sexual assault that arose on what had started as a consensual sexual interaction involving three people. The allegations were attacked factually and multiple meetings and discussions with the prosecutor which ultimately resulted in charges being DROPPED and client entered into a PEACE BOND – NO CRIMINAL RECORD.

R. v. K.L. [2018]
Client was advised that he was under investigation for sexual assault and had been contacted by the police to make a statement. Mr. Shapray was retained during the investigation stage of the proceedings to advise client and his family and determine the best strategy for dealing with the investigation by the police. After a number of months, client advised by the police that NO CHARGES were to be laid and that the file was being closed.

R. v. S.J. [2018]
Client retained Mr. Shapray after he was placed under investigation for sexual assault in relation to an encounter with an escort he met online. Challenges were made to the credibility of the person who made the complaint which ultimately led to NO CHARGES being approved.

R. v. Y.W. [2017]
Female client under police investigation for a sexual allegation arising out of a situation in a massage parlour. Mr. Shapray was retained during police investigation and engaged in discussions with the investigating police officer and the Crown prosecutor resulting in a decision not to proceed with charges – NO CHARGE!

R. v. S.N. [2017]
Client arrested in relation to an allegation made by a woman who met through a social media app. Client has believed all contact was consensual and was shocked at police involvement. Mr. Shapray was retained during the investigative stage and became primary point of contact with the police. After a few months, the police determined that there was not enough evidence and did not prepare a Report to Crown – NO CHARGE.

R. v. J.G. [2017]
Female client charged with two counts of sexual assault. One charge spanning a two year period against another female friend. The other charge against a male at a party. All allegations denied as being false. Case was set for a preliminary inquiry to challenge the accusations under oath and prepare for a trial. Issues arose on the morning of trial that led to negotiations resulting in a Peace Bond resolution – NO CRIMINAL RECORD and NO JAIL.

R. v. M.O. [2017]
Client charged with sexual offences over the internet after being caught up in a Creep Catchers sting. Issues with the police investigation and the nature of the Creep Catchers involvement were raised with Crown Counsel during the initial stages of the case and the charges were dropped with client entering into a Peace Bond – NO CRIMINAL RECORD.

R. v. T.H. [2017]
Client was a female teenager who had worked for a number of years as a babysitter for a family in the neighborhood. Charges of sexual assault and sexual interference were brought by one of the children being babysat over the years. Client found NOT GUILTY by the Judge after a trial in which the evidence of the complainant was vigorously challenged through cross-examination and many aspects of the allegations were demonstrated to have never taken place.

R. v. S.D. [2017]
Client was a truck driver who was stopped randomly at the Canadian border and had his phone searched by border guards. A video that met the definition of CP was found on the phone within a social media app. Client denied ever being aware of the video or ever accessing it on his phone. This issue was pressed by Mr. Shapray during the initial stages of the case and the charges were DROPPED by the prosecutor after the technical analysis was demonstrated to support the client’s version of events.

R. v. M.N. [2017]
Client contacted Mr. Shapray after search warrant executed on his residence in relation to an allegation that he had set up hidden cameras in his ex-girlfriend’s apartment to record her. Mr. Shapray was involved with the police during the investigation and the charges were not sent to Crown for approval and the client’s property was returned.

R. v. D.L. [2017]
Client in the interior of BC charged with sexual interference as a result of a relationship with a woman under the legal age of consent. Mr. Shapray examined police file and conducted defence investigation which resulted in evidence that the woman had lied about her age and that the case could not be prosecuted as client had a valid defence – CHARGES DROPPED – NO CRIMINAL RECORD.

R. v. H.M. [2017]
Client under investigation for odd allegation of non-consensual sexual relationship with a former girlfriend. Mr. Shapray retained during investigation and dealt with police and crown prosecutor resulting in NO CHARGES. CASE CLOSED!