Criminal proceedings against a man in Leader court have been stayed after Leader court heard the man was a youth at the time of the incident. The man had previously entered a guilty plea to an assault charge under Section 266 of the Criminal Code. When amending the charge dates it was found he was a youth at the time of the incident. Guilty plea withdrawn Court heard the plan was for the man to participate in a counselling program before the matter returned for final disposition. However, the Crown advised that an issue involving the applicable limitation period meant the prosecution could no longer continue. The court allowed the man's earlier guilty plea to be withdrawn before staying the information in its entirety. Related Stories: Man on house arrest after sentencing on triple assault Youth arson cases tied to Burstall train station fire return to court in September Counselling completed Defence counsel told the court the man completed the counselling sessions and reported having a positive experience with the program. The Crown also noted the man had participated in meetings with probation services. With the charges stayed, the prosecution will not proceed unless the Crown takes steps to revive the case within the legally permitted period.