The Democracy Fund (TDF) achieved another successful outcome for a client after he was charged for attending a Freedom Convoy protest in Windsor, ON. .“This is another troubling example of a first-generation immigrant who was arrested and faced significant jail time for peacefully exercising his right to protest,” said TDF lawyer Adam Blake-Gallipeau in a Monday press release. .“I'm pleased that we were able to help and that my client can finally move on with his life.” .The release said the client was accused of mischief and disobeying a court order. It said he was confronted with 45 days in jail upon conviction. .TDF represented the client during a number of court appearances, where the Crown agreed to withdraw the charges because there was “no reasonable prospect of conviction.” .The release went on to say the client endured 13 months of restrictive bail conditions and suffered the uncertainty of the judicial process, but he was relieved when he learned of the successful resolution. It added his family had experienced political repression in a former Soviet-bloc country prior to moving to Canada, and this experience sharpened his appreciation for civil liberties. .TDF succeeded in having multiple charges suspended for a Freedom Convoy protestor who faced up to 45 days in jail if convicted in August. .READ MORE: Charges stayed for Freedom Convoy supporter facing jail time.“TDF recognized that he had a strong case,” said Blake-Gallipeau. .The client was exercising his freedoms in Ottawa when he was arrested and charged with mischief under $5,000, disobeying a court order, and obstructing a peace officer. TDF represented the client during multiple court appearances, and the Crown attorney agreed to stay the charges.
