SUCCESSFUL CASE DECISIONS

• R. v. T.O.

  The client faced a charge of assault arising out of a domestic situation. The matter was resolved by way of a peace bond so that the client walked away without a criminal record. The charge was withdrawn.

• R. v. S.N.

  Facing a charge of domestic assault, Ms. Karpa secured a peace bond for the client. The charge was withdrawn.

• R. v. D.S.

  Allegations of assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon for a purpose dangerous, and carrying a concealed weapon (baton) were all dropped because of Ms. Karpa's vigorous defence of her client.

• R. v. C.H.

  Client was charged with uttering threats. Ms. Karpa got the charge dropped. No criminal record.

• R. v. S.P.

  The client was charged with obstructing a police officer. Ms. Karpa got the charge against the client withdrawn. No criminal record.

• R. v. S.R.

  Client was charged with possession of stolen property. Although the judge did not want to agree to time served for the client due to his lengthy criminal record, Ms. Karpa secured his immediate release for time served– no jail time.

• R. v. T.C.

  Client plead guilty to theft and fraud related offence. Crown was seeking additional jail time for client with previous related record. Ms. Karpa successfully argued for significantly less jail time

• R. v. B.K.

  Client was charged with mischief to property. Ms. Karpa presented a compelling argument to the Crown as to why the charge should be withdrawn. With Ms. Karpa'’s persuasion, the charge was dropped. No conviction/no criminal record.

• R. v. M.M.

  Client was charged with obstructing a police officer, possession of a stolen motor vehicle, robbery, and breaches of bail conditions. Ms. Karpa got the robbery charge withdrawn.

• R. v. N.L.

  Client was charged with break and enter, possession of stolen property, theft of a motor vehicle, breaches of bail conditions, and failures to appear in court. Ms. Karpa successfully negotiated for a plea to less serious offences for the break and enter and possession/theft offences. Client received a term of probation.

• R. v. M.G.

  Client charged with theft. Client was not eligible for the Alternative Measures program. Despite that, Ms. Karpa successfully convinced the Crown to drop the charge against her client.

• R. v. S.P.

  The client was charged with theft for an allegation of shoplifting. After many discussions with the Crown, Ms. Karpa got the charge against her client withdrawn. No criminal record/no conviction.

• R. v. J.F.

  The client was charged with several break and enters, theft over $5000, theft under $5000, and breaches of recognizance. Although the allegation of break and enter was serious, and although the client was already out on bail for other break and enter allegations, upon entering guilty pleas to some of the offences, the remaining offences were withdrawn and the client received a 6 month conditional sentence order. That means the client was released to serve the sentence in the community.

• R. v. S.P.

  Client was charged with theft under $5000.00. Ms. Karpa convinced the Crown to agree to drop the charge against her client.

• R. v. B.C.

  The client was charged with aggravated assault in relation to a stabbing allegation. Although the client had a related record, Ms. Karpa successfully argued for bail. The client was released from custody pending trial.

• R. v. J.K.

  The client faced a serious home invasion break and enter charge. The Crown sought the client'’s detention. Ms. Karpa succeeded in convincing the Judge to release the client on bail.

• R. v. D.T.

  Ms. Karpa secured her client's release for a possession for the purpose of trafficking charge even though he had a prior related conviction on his record.

• R. v. R.B.

  Ms. Karpa secured her client's release from jail for aggravated assault, two charges of assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and possession of stolen property even though the client had an extensive criminal record.

• R. v. M.W.

  Ms. Karpa successfully argued at the Court of Queen's Bench that her client's curfew should be amended.

• R. v. M.W.

  Client wanted bail condition amended and Ms. Karpa was successful in getting it amended for her client.

• R. v. R.B.

  Client was charged with aggravated assault while on parole. Ms. Karpa got the client released on bail with minimal conditions and no cash.

• R. v. R.B.

  Client was charged with assault with a weapon and was released. Police arrested client on an allegation of a breach of his release. Ms. Karpa got the client out on bail for the second time.

• R. v. N.L.

  Client was charged with multiple offences. Police arrested client on an allegation of a breach of his release. Ms. Karpa got the client out on bail for the second time.

• R. v. S.R.

  Client was charged with theft. Although the client had a lengthy criminal record, Ms. Karpa secured his release on his own recognizance with no cash deposit and no conditions.

• R. v. C.H.

  Early morning bail hearing for uttering threats. Client was out on bail at the time he is alleged to have committed the offences. Client was released no cash deposit with minimal conditions.