Criminal Lawyer
Dedication + compassion
“I have used Carolyne Kerr as my lawyer since 1994. I have sent my friends and family to her. I will not walk into court without her by my side. She is always prepared. She does the work and not some young lawyer. She fights for her client. She only has her clients' interest and not hers at heart when she represents them. She has always got great results for me and everyone that I have referred to her.”
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Honesty + integrity
“In January of 2019 I had the misfortune of being charged with a number of charges of sexual assault. This was devastating experience for me and my family, but when I met Carolyne Kerr for the first time to discuss my case, I knew that I was with the right lawyer. In the end I was acquitted of all charges. Ms. Kerr’s experience with cases such as mine was evident in her preparation and her understanding of the course of the case as it progressed through the courts. Importantly for me, I was confident in her abilities and professionalism as I was being prepared for what to expect. My family was called to testify on my behalf and Ms. Kerr prepared them with skill and patience. I listened to and followed all her advice precisely and the end result speaks for itself. Ms. Kerr worked well with the Crown and had the respect of the Judge, which speaks further to her professionalism. I find Carolyne Kerr to be well-prepared, fair, honest and would gladly refer anyone to her if they find themselves in a situation similar to mine. Thank you Carolyne Kerr.”
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Examples of Recent Successful Results in Sexual Assault Cases
R. v. M. (2022)
The client was charged with sexually assaulting one of his employees. The Crown asked the judge to dismiss the charges mid way through Ms. Kerr’s cross-examination.
R. v. O (2022)
The client plead guilty to sending an intimate image over the internet. He received an absolute discharge.
R. v. T. (2021)
The client was facing a jail sentence if convicted. The Crown asked the judge to dismiss the charges complainant refused to return to court after a break in Ms. Kerr’s cross-examination.
R. v. I. (2021)
The client was acquitted after Ms. Kerr argued that the complainant was not reliable and had a motive to fabricate her evidence. The judge accepted the evidence of the client and his witnesses.
R. v. G. (2020)
The client, who was facing a period of jail if convicted, was acquitted after Ms. Kerr successfully argued that the victim wrongly identified her client as the offender.
R. v. A. (2020)
Ms. Kerr advised the Crown that her client would not plead guilty to a sexual assault charge involving allegations of date rape. The Crown eventually withdrew the charges.
R. v. T. (2019)
The client was facing a sentence in the penitentiary if convicted. The Crown withdrew the charge shortly before the trial date. Ms. Kerr had highlighted the weaknesses in the complainant’s evidence in her discussions with the Crown.
R. v. C. (2019)
The client was accused of sexually assaulting two colleagues. The Crown withdrew the charges after Ms. Kerr obtained a counselling report. The Crown then agreed that the client could enter into a peace bond.
R. v. A. (2018)
The client was acquitted after Ms. Kerr’s cross-examination of the complainant revealed that he/she was an unreliable witness. The client was facing a jail sentence upon conviction.
R. v. G. (2018)
Ms. Kerr successfully argued on appeal that the trial judge erred in convicting the client. The appeal judge granted the client a new trial. The Crown decided to not re-prosecute the client.
R. v. Q. (2016)
The Crown withdrew the charges prior to the preliminary hearing after Ms. Kerr’s review of hundreds of pages of phone records revealed the complainant lied to the police. The Crown had intended to ask for a penitentiary sentence.
Examples of Recent Successful Results in Assault Cases
R. v. B. (2018)
The client was acquitted of charges of assault bodily harm where the complainant was seriously injured. The client did not testify.
R. v. K. (2017)
The client and the complainant had a history of matrimonal disputes. The complainant alleged that the client had assaulted her on a number of occasions. Ms. Kerr persuaded the Crown to withdraw the charges and return the client’s guns.
R. v. H. (2017)
Ms. Kerr represented the client who was charged with hitting a person in authority. The client was acquitted when Ms. Kerr successfully argued that the actions of her client did not constitute a criminal offence.
R. v. K. (2016)
The client was acquitted of assault bodily harm where the complainant suffered serious injuries. A number of eyewitnesses were called for the Crown and the defence. After cross-examination by Ms. Kerr of the Crown witnesses and hearing the evidence of the client and other defence witnesses, the judge found that the Crown had not proved the case beyond a reasonable doubt.
R. v. M. (2016)
Ms. Kerr successfully argued that her client, who had punched another person in the face in front of a number of witnesses, should receive an absolute discharge.
R. v. M. (2015)
Ms. Kerr successfully represented a client who had been charged with assaulting a female friend, by persuading the judge that the police had charged her client with the wrong offences.
Examples of Recent Successful Results in Drug Cases
R. v. F. (2019)
The client was charged with possession of a significant amount of cocaine for the purposes of trafficking. Ms. Kerr persuaded the Crown to withdraw the charge within months of the arrest on the basis that he/she was not involved in the offence.
R. v. P. (2019)
Ms. Kerr’s preparation of the case convinced the Crown to withdraw two separate counts of operating an illegal cannabis store in return for the client entering into a peace bond.
R. v. W. (2018)
The client was facing a significant penitentiary sentence if convicted. However, the Crown stayed the prosecution after Ms. Kerr demonstrated the police had arrested the wrong man and that her client was not involved in the conspiracy to import heroin into Canada.
R. v. R. (2018)
The client was charged with conspiracy to traffic in narcotics. Ms. Kerr persuaded the Crown to withdraw the charges after demonstrating that there was no reasonable prospect that the client would be convicted.
R. v. V. (2017)
The client was charged with a number of drug offences which would have resulted in a penitentiary sentence upon conviction. Ms. Kerr prepared written legal arguments that convinced the judge to exclude the drugs from the trial. The client was acquitted.
R. v. M. (2016)
Ms. Kerr was able to persuade the Crown to withdraw two separate sets of drug charges on the basis that there was insufficient evidence to proceed to trial.
R. v. P. (2016)
The client was acquitted of cultivating marijuana in his/her residence after Ms. Kerr demonstrated that the police had violated the client’s constitutional rights when obtaining and executing a search warrant.
R. v. P. (2015)
The client plead guilty to importing heroin into Canada. Ms. Kerr successfully argued that the narcotics were for personal use and not for trafficking. This resulted in the client receiving a significantly reduced sentence as opposed to the penitentiary sentence sought by the Crown.
R. v. F. (2015)
The client was charged in a drug trafficking scheme involving large amounts of cocaine. He/she was discharged at the end of the preliminary hearing after Ms. Kerr argued that there was no evidence that the client knew that the items in his/her possession were drugs.
R. v. R. (2015)
The judge stayed 29 gun and drug charges after Ms. Kerr demonstrated that the client’s right to have his/her trial conducted within a reasonable time had been violated.
Examples of Recent Successful Results in Driving Cases
R. v. C. (2020)
The charge of stunt driving was withdrawn after Ms. Kerr negotiated with the Crown that the client would plead to a charge of fail to stop not in safety.
R. v. L. (2020)
The charge of stunt driving was withdrawn after Ms. Kerr successfully convinced the Crown that the web cam evidence did not support the charge.
R. v. S. (2019)
The charge of stunt driving was withdrawn after Ms. Kerr persuaded the Crown to accept a plea to guilty to the charge of speeding.
R. v. X. (2019)
The client was charged with dangerous driving causing bodily harm. After negotiations with Ms. Kerr, the Crown agreed to withdraw this charge in return for the client pleading guilty to careless driving. The client avoided serving a jail sentence and receiving a driving prohibition.
Results are not guaranteed as the resolution of each case depends upon its own factual and legal circumstances.
Please note that this web site and any email or text communication with Ms. Kerr does not constitute legal advice and is for informational purposes only.
experience + advocacy
“If you find yourself in the unfortunate situation of having to defend yourself in criminal court, I highly recommend engaging Carolyne Kerr. What I liked best about her was her non-judgmental approach. Her role was to be thorough in understanding my case, and then to provide me with all information necessary to make best decision, all the while being supportive during a difficult time in my life. She advocated for me, and helped me to achieve that best possible outcome. I enjoyed her company and more than once was grateful for her support when I was feeling particularly vulnerable. She is also extremely fair in her billing of hours, unlike other lawyers I have experienced. Overall a great pick if you are seeking a lawyer.”
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R. v. R. (2019)
Client was charged with dangerous driving causing bodily harm. The trial lasted several days. At the end of the Crown’s case, the Crown agreed that the client should be acquitted and instead enter a plea of guilty to a provinical offence.
R. v. P. (2019)
The client was charged with dangerous driving. Ms. Kerr argued at trial that the driving did not meet the definition of dangerous driving. The client was acquitted thus avoiding a jail sentence and driving prohibition.
R. v. P. (2018)
The client was charged with impaired driving and possession of a narcotic. He/she was acquitted after trial when Ms. Kerr successfully argued that the police had violated the client’s constitutional rights. This resulted in the exclusion of the breath samples and drugs. As a result, the client avoided the mandatory driving prohibition that would have automatically followed a conviction.
R. v. Z. (2018)
The client was charged with impaired driving. At trial, his/her breath samples were excluded after Ms. Kerr demonstrated that the police violated a number of his/her constitutional rights.
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