Loui is the founder and principal of Dallas Criminal Defence. For over a decade he has defended individuals from the inner city and protected their rights.
Ilias Loui Dallas was born and raised in the Toronto suburb of Scarborough. Before becoming a lawyer, Loui was a Toronto, inner-city, high school teacher helping youths succeed. He left teaching after five years, to take his vision of representative justice to a higher level by becoming a lawyer. Loui graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School in 2006, the same year it was ranked number one in Canada by Canadian Lawyer Magazine. While in law school, he focused on social justice law and criminal defence law.
Upon graduation Loui completed his mandatory 10-month articling internship at Derstine Penman Criminal Defence Lawyers in Toronto, and was called to the Ontario Bar in June 2007. After being called to the bar, he worked for Derstine Penman until August 2007. That fall, Loui attended Université Laval and finished a certificate in French. After leaving Laval, Loui interned at the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY), in The Hague, Netherlands, where he assisted in the defence of an individual charged with war crimes. Upon returning to Canada in 2008, Loui established Dallas Criminal Defence in Toronto.
Noteworthy Results
2021
R. v. L.G. – Murder – Client charged with murder after a shooting outside of a restaurant. A team effort whereby, Loui, Greg, Paul and Steve each reviewed disclosure extensively, and discovered serious issues with the case. Greg pointed these out to the prosecutor. Namely, issues with the statement of the police informant, her credibility, and the forensic evidence. The murder charge was withdrawn prior to the preliminary hearing.
R. v. D.R. – Attempt Murder – Client alleged to have sliced the victim’s throat in a drunken fight. At the preliminary hearing, I established the foundation to argue for a lack of a specific intent to kill at trial. The prosecutor then agreed to withdraw the attempt murder charge for a plea to aggravated assault. Client received a significant reduction in his sentence.
R. v. M.D. – Attempt Murder – Client alleged to have participated in a drug deal gone wrong, whereby the drug dealer was shot in the chest. Established that the client was merely a party to the drug deal and had no knowledge that the co-accused brought a gun to the transaction. The prosecutor withdrew the attempt murder charge for a plea to simple robbery. Client spared a significant jail sentence.
R. v. A.W.M. – Careless Use of Firearm, Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm, Possession of a Firearm knowing its possession is Unauthorized, Possession of Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition, Unauthorized possession in Motor Vehicle, Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm, Tampering with Serial Number, Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Client and multiple co-accused arrested in a motor vehicle with a gun and drugs. Filed motion alleging violation of client’s Charter rights. In addition, based upon the order that each of the co-accused were removed from the vehicle during their arrest, successfully established that the prosecution could not prove my client had knowledge and control of the gun. All charges withdrawn on the eve of trial after Crown confronted with the legal issues.
R. v. S.E.S. – Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking, Schedule I Substance x3 (Fentanyl, Cocaine, Oxy); Possess Proceeds of Crime Over – Client found inside a home during a drug raid. I established the absence of knowledge and control of the drugs and money seized. All charges withdrawn.
R. v. S.T. – Theft M/V, Possession of Proceeds of Crime Over$5,000 x7, Possess M/V Master Key x5, Possess Device to obtain use of Computer System x2 – Established that the motor vehicle the client was driving was not stolen and that the client did not have knowledge and control of the items seized from within it. All charges withdrawn.
2020
R. v. G.S. – Murder – Client allegedly stabbed his neighbour to death in a public housing complex. At trial, with associate, Paul Amenta, established reasonable doubt and client was acquitted.
R. v. K.M.S. – Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Cocaine, Break and Enter into a Dwelling, Possess Proceeds of Crime – Client found inside a home allegedly used for drug trafficking; I established the absence of knowledge and control of the seized drugs, that the client was permitted to be in the home, and the money found on his person was legitimately his. All the charges were withdrawn.
R. v. N.I. – Assault; Assault w/Weapon; Criminal Harassment; Extortion; Possess Weapon for Dangerous Purpose; Utter Threat – Client alleged to have committed extortion with a weapon in order to collect a debt. After the preliminary hearing, at the Superior Court judicial pre-trial stage, I highlighted serious flaws and weaknesses in the Crown’s case. All charges were withdrawn except for one plea to Utter Threat. Client received a conditional discharge (no criminal conviction).
R. v. M.W.L. – Point Firearm, Weapons Dangerous, Assault with Weapon, Breach Probation. Client was an alleged party to a violent altercation on the subway. All charges were withdrawn after I established a key flaw in the prosecution’s identification evidence.
R. v. M.D. – Unauthorized Possession of Firearm, Careless Use of Firearm, Carry Concealed Weapon – Client was an occupant in a motor vehicle where a firearm was located. At trial, established the absence of knowledge and control over the firearm, so client was acquitted of all offences.
R. v. B.D. – Robbery with Weapon, Possess Prohibited Weapon, Possess Weapon for Dangerous Purpose – At pre-trial, established that while client was present for the allegations, reasonable doubt existed as to whether or not he participated in them. Charges were withdrawn.
2019
R. v. F.A-M. Client was alleged to be a drug trafficker in Toronto. A search warrant is executed and numerous drugs are located. He is charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Cocaine, Heroin, Morphine and Fentanyl, as well as Possession of Proceeds of Crime. Greg wrote – and Loui argued – a Garofoli application that resulted in all drugs being excluded from evidence and a full acquittal for the client and his co-accused.
R. v. M.A. Robbery, Assault Bodily Harm, Utter Threats. Client alleged to be part of a robbery involving the theft of a firearm and cash. All charges withdrawn after the preliminary hearing except for a plea to one count of simple assault; client spared significant jail time.
R. v. J.L. Robbery, Theft of a Motor Vehicle, Possession of the Proceeds of Crime, Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle, and Failing to Stop for Police. Client alleged to be part of a gang that committed the above offences. He wanted to resolve his case. Among other steps, I had the client’s IQ tested and discovered that he had cognitive deficits. At client’s sentencing, I argued that these cognitive deficits created diminished moral capacity, which in turn, should mitigate toward a reduced sentence. Client spared significant jail time.
R. v. J. H. Domestic Assault x 2 and Utter Threat. Client not a Canadian citizen and could have faced deportation if convicted. I identified crimes of dishonesty in the complainant’s criminal record, and inconsistencies in the complainant’s version of events. Crown withdrew all the charges after client signed a peace bond.
R. v. S.D. Break and Enter and Breach Probation. Client’s commercial landlord alleged he broke into the restaurant premises and stole property. At judicial pre-trial, I argued the defence of Colour of Right. After further investigation, the Crown withdrew the charges. Client not a Canadian citizen, so this prevented deportation proceedings.
2018
R. v. M.A. Careless Storage Firearm, Careless Storage Ammunition, Possess Firearm, Weapons Dangerous, Occupy Motor Vehicle with Firearm, Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Cocaine, Possession of Proceeds of Crime Under $5,000. Charges withdrawn after judicial pre-trial.
R. v. I.H. Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Cocaine, Possess Marihuana, Possession of Proceeds of Crime under $5,000. Charges withdrawn after preliminary hearing.
R. v. M. M. Carry Concealed Weapon, Possess Prohibited Weapon (x2), Weapons Dangerous.Charges withdrawn after judicial pre-trial and completion of community programming.
R. v. J.M.A. Assault w/Weapon, Sexual Assault, Utter Threats, Forcible Confinement, Trafficking Person under 18, Material Benefit Sexual Services, Exercise Control under 18, Advertise Person for Sexual Services.Charges withdrawn mid-way through trial but for a plea to one count of advertise sexual services.
R. v. C.R. Robbery, Possession Property under $5,000, Fail To Attend Court.Charges withdrawn after completion of community programming.
R. v. S.T. Attempt Murder, Aggravated Assault. Attempt murder charge withdrawn for plea to aggravated assault; client spared several years jail.
R. v. I.T. Sexual Assault. Not guilty after trial.
2017
R. v. A.F. Unauthorized Possession of Firearm, Possess Firearm knowing Unauthorised, Possess Restricted Firearm with Ammunition, Careless Storage Firearm, Trafficking Cocaine. Charges withdrawn after preliminary hearing.
R. v. K.A. Careless Storage of Firearm, Unauthorized Possession Firearm, Possess Firearm Knowing Unauthorized, Possess Prohibited Firearm with Ammunition, Unauthorized Possession of Ammunition, Possess Firearm Obtained by Crime. Charges withdrawn after preliminary hearing.
R. v. A.M. Armed Robbery, Unlawfully in Dwelling, Unauthorized Possession of Firearm, Careless Storage Firearm. Charges withdrawn after preliminary hearing but for a plea to unlawfully in dwelling and theft under.
R. v. R.F. Possess Firearm, Unauthorized Possession of Firearm, Careless Storage Firearm, Possess Ammunition, Possess Proceeds of Crime, Possess Marijuana, Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking. Charges withdrawn after preliminary hearing.
R. v. I.T.C. Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking x5 (marijuana, cocaine, oxycontin, heroin, codeine). Charges withdrawn after pre-trial.
R. v. B.S. Arson (Damage Property), Arson (Disregard Human Life). Charges withdrawn after completion of mental health programming.
2016
R. v. J.H. Murder. At preliminary hearing established provocation defence. Crown withdrew murder charge for plea to manslaughter. Client spared a life sentence.
R. v. R.K. Attempt Murder. Withdrawn after preliminary hearing for plea to agg. assault.
R. v. J.A. Armed Robbery; charge withdrawn after pre-trial.
R. v. J.B. Robbery and Assault Bodily Harm; charges withdrawn at preliminary hearing
R. v. D.V. Sexual Assault, Assault, Forcible Confinement, Intimidation; charges withdrawn midway through trial but for one count of assault.
R. v. I.H. Sexual Assault, Threaten Death, Forcible Confinement; not guilty after trial
R. v. A.L. Fraud Under x 12 and Utter Forged Documents x 12; not guilty after trial.
2015
R. v. R.W. Attempt Murder. Withdrawn midway through trial.
R. v. S.T.S. Attempt Murder. Withdrawn after pre-trial for plea to Robbery and Use Imitation Firearm
R. v. M.C. Sexual Assault. Not guilty after trial.
R. v. N.E. Fraud Over and Uttering Forged Documents. Withdrawn after pre-trial.
2014
R. v. D.J.G. Possession of Firearm and Possession for Purpose Trafficking Cocaine. Charges withdrawn after preliminary hearing.
R. v. D.B. Forcible Entry, Unlawful Confinement, Aggravated Assault, Weapons Dangerous, Possession of Proceeds of Crime. Withdrawn after pre-trial.
2013
R. v. A.M. Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Cocaine and Marijuana. Demonstrated the absence of accused’s knowledge and control of the drugs. Charges withdrawn.
R. v. G.K. Gang Sexual Assault, Forcible Confinement, and Sexual Interference. Not guilty of all charges after trial.
R. v. K.A. Weapons Dangerous; Firearm Careless Storage; Firearm Obtained by Crime; Unauthorized Possession of Firearm; Ammunition Careless Storage; Possession of Prohibited Device. All charges withdrawn after the preliminary hearing.
2012
R. v. S.T.S. Bank Robbery. Successfully argued other DNA found at crime scene created reasonable doubt as to the accused’s culpability. Client found not guilty after trial.
R. v. M.O. Possession of firearm in automobile. At preliminary hearing demonstrated the absence of the accused’s knowledge and control, and highlighted illegality of vehicle search. Charge withdrawn.
R. v. S.N. Robbery with Firearm. After reviewing security video footage counsel demonstrated the tattoos on the accused’s body did not match with those of the accused on the video. Charge withdrawn.
Disclaimer: Past results are not necessarily indicative of future results. Every case is unique.
Education
’08, Cert. French, Laval
’07, Cert. French, Ryerson
’06, J.D., Osgoode Hall
’00, M.Ed., Toronto
’98, B.Ed., Western
’96, B.A. (Honours), Toronto
Focus Areas
Guns and Gangs
Violent Crime
Mental Health
Youth Criminal Justice
Languages
English
French
Greek (basic)
Hungarian
South-Slavic Languages