In July 2010, our daughter got herself mixed up with another girl and was mistakenly charged with the other’s driving offences, Failure to Remain and Failure to Report an Accident. Sarah was nowhere near the scene of the accident and any charges of this nature were totally unfounded. It became a huge mess of drama, untruths, “she said-(s)he saids”, and a police team that took the word of an unreliable witness, followed by a long 14 months of trial and stress to relieve Sarah of the charges. The whole case was like the proverbial peeling of the onion, each layer producing another before getting to the core.
We first went to XCOPPER in Barrie because we did not know where else to go to get the charges addressed and get to the truth of the matter. Part of the reason was that if they could not help us, we knew they would at least steer us in the right direction to someone who could. We met Drew and knew we had found someone who was capable and knowledgeable and able to accept Sarah’s case with ease. Drew was very professional and confident he could help Sarah. Part of his strength was in dealing with Sarah and getting the truth from her, at the same time instilling her confidence in him.
Drew really knew his stuff: the laws, how effective police investigations should be carried out, and the inside track on how this mess came to be in the first place. He was very skilled in unravelling the facts of the case in a logical manner and seeing the inconsistencies. He was sensitive to emotions and how to handle potentially hysterical witnesses. He put together a very well designed defense for the trial and we were blown away by his capabilities on the stand. He presented very well in court and it was apparent the Prosecution and Justice had great respect for Drew.
We also appreciated his foresight in bringing Stephanie in to court to prepare an appeal in the chance the trial “went off the rails.”
We are eternally grateful to Drew for his hard work, dedication and knowledge, and sheer ability to resolve Sarah’s situation to a happy outcome. Sarah is relieved to be free of this potentially life-altering situation, and can now move on with her life plans. As parents, we are so thankful of Drew’s abilities and professional expertise to make it all happen.
Thanks Drew and thanks XCOPPER!!!!
Yours truly,
