We were very lucky to find Michael Johnston when I was arrested. I live in another province and I only had to go to court twice in Ottawa. Michael Johnston went to court to represent me every time. During the six months it took before the prosecutor and judge made their decision, he remained calm […]
Michael Johnston came highly recommended by our family lawyer. Facing criminal charges can be an overwhelming stressful situation. Michael listened intently to the facts of the case and provided not only peace of mind but a logical approach towards dealing with the situation. Michael was able to outline the process and all the necessary steps […]
I was very lucky to have chosen Michael Johnston from a list of attorneys to seek legal advice and in turn represent me to defend my drinking and driving charges. Michael was very professional and personable from our first conversation on the phone the night of the offense. He coached me along and advised me […]
Several decades ago, the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) disposed of spent bazooka tubes at a scrap yard. Our client legally collected firearms and militaria, so he purchased some of the scrap with the intent of refurbishing it for display in his home. A few years later, he posted the scrap for sale in an online […]
Our client had been friends with the complainant and an older woman who was like an aunt to the complainant. The two women had a joint prior conviction for theft and the older woman also had convictions and outstanding charges for fraud. One night in late summer, the older woman convinced the complainant to call […]
Our client had purchased a small amount of marijuana for personal use and had been given a number of used “pre-paid credit cards” from friends from Northern Canada. On the day in question, our client failed to properly stop at a stop-sign and was pulled over. When the officer observed the bag of marijuana, she […]
Our client was on his way to a party with friends when he stopped to purchase marijuana from a friend in a public park area. As he drove away, a police officer who observed the transaction stopped and searched our client’s vehicle, finding marijuana and cocaine. Our client was charged with possession of cocaine and […]
In 1998, our client and his then-girlfriend attended at his cousin’s home to visit his cousin and his wife. The two couples had previously arranged to “swap” partners. The evening apparently concluded with a big fight. In 2013, our client was charged of having raped his cousin’s wife, while his cousin allegedly held her down. […]
Our client met the complainant while working at an airport. He was in his 20s and she was in her 40s. Despite their difference in age and cultures, they began what would prove to be rocky relationship. The complainant had a history of panic attacks, self-inflicted wounds, and depression. The complainant suffered a panic attack […]
Our client had known the complainant for years, having been friends to one another on the streets. They would pick bottles for recycling together and spend time together drinking beer and smoking cigarettes. One night, the police were called by a man who showed up at the complainant’s apartment to find him badly injured with […]
