Violent Offences

R. v. B.C., 2019 Cochrane

BC was charged with aggravated assault on a cab driver after a night at the bar. BC was a semi-pro boxer, and the altercation caused life-altering injuries to the cab driver. There was overwhelming evidence, and such cases usually end in significant jail sentences. Through extensive negotiations with the Crown and persuasively arguing binding case law to the Court, Ryan Patmore’s client received a community-based disposition.

Result: NO JAIL

R. v. A.D., 2021 Canmore
A.D. was charged with a serious home invasion and aggravated assault for severely beating the complainant. These cases usually result in lengthy jail terms. He had mental health issues, and through ordering comprehensive reports and presenting compelling evidence to the court through close work with the client and his family, he received a community-based disposition.

Result: NO JAIL

R. v. A.A., 2019, Calgary

A. A. was charged with a serious assault on a 4-year-old girl at a day home. The injuries were extensive, and medical reports indicated that she nearly broke her arm. Through compelling arguments and close work with his client, Ryan Patmore was able to secure a conditional discharge for his client.

Result: NO CRIMINAL RECORD

R. v. B.S., 2020 Calgary

B.S. was charged with a very serious aggravated assault that was nearly upgraded to attempted murder. She stabbed her boyfriend in the chest and nicked his heart; he almost died. There was an element of provocation in this case and a level of confusion among the witnesses as to whether this constituted self-defence. Ultimately, that level of mitigation was raised at the trial, and the client received a much more lenient punishment.

R. v. S.M., 2019 Calgary

S.M. was charged with simple assault. He met a girl at a bar, and then an argument ensued when they went back to the complainant’s apartment. A portion of the event could be seen on surveillance, but what happened inside the apartment raised doubt about whether the client was fleeing. It was a minor event, but the Crown was seeking unreasonable release conditions the client would not accept if he opted for a Peace Bond (conditions resulting in no criminal record). Therefore, we proceeded to trial, and he was found not guilty:

Result: NO CRIMINAL RECORD

2026 Case: R v. AB, 2026

The client was charged with Assault Causing Bodily Harm after allegedly intentionally striking the complainant with an industrial emulsifier blender, causing serious injuries. Given the nature of the allegations and the severity of the injuries, the client faced the very real possibility of a significant custodial sentence and a permanent criminal record.

Although the prosecution’s case appeared strong at first glance, Patmore Criminal Defence identified critical evidentiary weaknesses and inconsistencies that undermined the reliability of the allegations. Through meticulous trial preparation, strategic cross-examination, and a focused defence, reasonable doubt was established, resulting in the client’s complete acquittal on all charges.