The King vs. The Defendant
SUCCESSFUL CASE DECISIONS
Assaults, Threats, and Harassment
In Canadian criminal law, there are several different types of assaults. The key element to any assault is that it involves an intentional act of violence towards another person, without their consent.
Sexual Assault and Sexual Offences
Sexual assault charges can arise in a multitude of factual circumstances, and can range from sexual assault with a weapon, causing bodily harm, or aggravated sexual assault.
Child Pornography and Luring Offences
Child pornography related offences can include allegations of possessing, making, or distributing such materials.
Drug Offences
Drug offences are taken very seriously and thus are governed by their own legislation called the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
Firearms and Weapons Offences
The use and possession of firearms carry strict requirements for it to be lawful.
Property Offences: Theft, Fraud and Related Offences
There is a wide array of property related offences which commonly include theft, mischief, and possession of stolen property.
Murder and Manslaughter Offences
These are the most serious offences you can be charged with and they carry a potential consequence of life in jail.
Driving Offences
These charges are relatively common and can have serious impacts on your daily life and employment.
Release Conditions, Probation, and Conditional Sentences
Upon being criminally charged, you may have been released either on an appearance notice, undertaking, or release order.
Release and Bail
Bail is a critical turning point in your case; it can impact your ability to prepare a defence and continue living your normal life until your matter is dealt with by the courts.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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R. v. T.N.
Client was charged with robbery and assault. The case involved multiple alleged culprits and was a serious allegation that could have left the client with a criminal record. However, Ms. Karpa got the charges against her client withdrawn.
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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.
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R. v. A.D.
Client was charged with possession of cocaine. Ms. Karpa got the charge against her client dropped.
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R. v. A.S
Client was charged with possession of marijuana for the purpose of trafficking. Crown dropped charges down to simple possession/personal use.
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R. v. C.P
Client was charged with possession of marijuana. Charges withdrawn.
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R. v. E.L.
Client was charged with dangerous driving. Charge withdrawn. No conviction/no criminal record.
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R. v. T.S.
Client received a traffic ticket. Ms. Karpa got the ticket withdrawn.
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R. v. J.S.
Client charged with fleeing from police, possession of a stolen motor vehicle, and his sixth breach of a conditional sentence order. Ms. Karpa managed to have the flight from police and possession of a stolen motor vehicle charges withdrawn.
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R. v. B.M.
Client was charged with breaches of bail and Traffic Safety Act offences. The serious Traffic Safety Act offences were dropped. The client was sentenced to a minimal fine on the remaining charges.
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R. v. D.G.
Client was charged with impaired driving. All charges were dismissed. No conviction/no criminal record.
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R. v. A.T.
Client was charged with several Traffic Safety Act offences. Ms. Karpa got all tickets withdrawn. No convictions, no fines.
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R. v. D.N.
Client was charged with domestic assault. Client received conditional discharge, no criminal record.
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R. v. S.H.
Criminal harassment and multiple breach of bail charges. Client had a prior criminal record. Crown sought jail. Judge agreed with Ms. Karpa and the client was sentenced to a conditional sentence and probation , no jail.
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R. v. L.D.
Client was charged with domestic assault. Ms. Karpa got the charge dropped for her client.
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R. v. C.H.
Client was charged with two sets of offences: (1) domestic assault causing bodily harm and breaches of bail conditions; and (2) uttering threats. All charges were withdrawn against the client. No convictions/no criminal record.
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R. v. A.B.
Client was charged with uttering threats and criminal harassment. The client received a peace bond and the charge was withdrawn. No conviction/no criminal record.
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R. v. C.L.
Client was charged with break and enter, assault, and uttering threats. Client received a term of probation with minimal conditions.
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R. v. H.H.
Client was charged with assaulting his wife. Ms. Karpa worked diligently to convince the Crown to drop the charge. No conviction/no criminal record.
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R. v. D.M.
Client was charged with domestic assault. The client received a peace bond and the charge was withdrawn. No conviction/no criminal record.
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R. v. B.F.
Client was charged with assaulting a young child. Client plead guilty and was sentenced to a short term of probation with minimal conditions.
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R. v. G.B.
Client was charged with assaulting his step son. The client received a peace bond and the charge was withdrawn. No conviction/no criminal record.
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R. v. G.P.
Client was charged with assault with a weapon and uttering threats. The client received a peace bond and the charge was withdrawn. No conviction/no criminal record.