SUCCESSFUL CASE DECISIONS

• R. v. L.F.

  The client was charged with break and enter, common assault, and mischief. Ms. Karpa prepared for trial. At trial, the charges were withdrawn by the crown. No criminal conviction/no criminal record.

• R. v. M.C.

  The client was charged with theft under $5000.00 for shoplifting. The charge was withdrawn.

• R. v. J.W.

  The client was charged with theft under $5000.00 for shoplifting. Ms. Karpa had the matter referred to Alternative Measures and the charge was withdrawn. No criminal conviction/no criminal record.

• R. v. C.F.

  The client was charged with fraud over $5000.00 in an employment context. The client was facing jail time. Ms. Karpa prepared the matter for trial. The crown agreed to withdraw the charge just days before the trial. No criminal record/no criminal conviction.

• R. v. S.H.

  The client was charged with theft of mail. Originally an indictable offence, Ms. Karpa was able to convince the crown to re-elect summarily after the client entered a guilty plea to an offence under a different quasi-criminal Act. The client received probation for two years and no criminal conviction.

• R. v. S.Y.

  The client was charged with theft under $5000.00 (shoplifting). The matter was referred to the Alternative Measures Program and the charge was dropped after successful completion of the same. No criminal record/no conviction.

• R. v. J.S.

  The client was charged with aggravated assault, attempted murder, and several other Criminal Code offences. Ms. Karpa negotiated to have the matter resolved and the attempted murder charge was withdrawn/dropped.

• R. v. D.C.

  The client was charged with manslaughter. Ms. Karpa secured her client's release on bail pending a trial of the matter.

• R. v. D.C.

  The client sought to have bail varied to allow for travel out of the jurisdiction and to allow for the probation officer's discretion relating to amendments to bail. The charges were serious. The Crown was opposed to the amendment. Ms. Karpa convinced the Judge to allow the amendments.

• R. v. P.S.

  The client was charged with sexual assault. Ms. Karpa was able to secure the client'’s release on bail.

• R. v. A.F.

  The client was charged with several breaches of court orders and criminal harassment. The Crown sought the client'’s detention. Ms. Karpa successfully negotiated for the client's release from custody on bail.

• R. v. E.E.

  Client was charged with breaching a court order in relation to robbery matter. Ms. Karpa secured his release.

• R. v. G.F.

  The client was charged with sexual interference with a minor. Despite there being warrants for the client'’s arrest on other matters, Ms. Karpa secured the client'’s release on bail.

• R. v. L.M.

  The client was charged with numerous firearms related offences. Ms. Karpa secured his release with no case deposit.

• R. v. S.M.

  The client was charged with multiple offences including possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, and firearms charges. Ms. Karpa secured the client'’s release with no cash bail and minimal conditions.

• R. v. T.A.

  The client was charged with domestic assault. Ms. Karpa had the client's conditions amended so that they could return to the family home.

• R. v. M.Y.

  The client was charged with assault against a spouse. The conditions prohibited the client from seeing the child of the relationship. Ms. Karpa had the client's conditions amended so that they could resume contact with the child.

• R. v. J.G.

  The client was charged with aggravated assault. Ms. Karpa secured the client'’s release with no cash bail.

• R. v. L.M.

  The client was charged with multiple counts of property related offences stemming from an alleged crime spree. Initially the Crown sought cash bail, but Ms. Karpa was able to put forth a compelling argument for release with no cash bail.

• R. v. G.H.

  The client was charged with multiple counts of property related offences stemming from an alleged crime spree. Initially the Crown sought cash bail, but Ms. Karpa was able to put forth a compelling argument for release with no cash bail.

• R. v. J.D.

  The client was charged with multiple counts of firearms offences, drug offences and robbery. The Crown was seeking 8 years in custody for these serious matters. Despite that, Ms. Karpa secured a sentence of 5 years in custody.

• R. v. I.T.

  The client was charged with possession of an imitation firearm (pellet gun) and possession of a stolen vehicle. After reviewing the file, and realizing that the Crown did not have a reasonable likelihood of conviction, Ms. Karpa had the charges against her client withdrawn outright. No conviction/no criminal record.

• R. v. M.C.

  The client was charged with weapons offences relating to a traffic stop. Ms. Karpa had the charge reduced to a traffic ticket. Criminal code charges were withdrawn. No conviction entered.

• R. v. D.S.

  The client faced a firearms hearing allegation where the Crown sought to have the client prohibited from possessing firearms. Criminal lawyer Susan Karpa successfully argued for the return of the client's firearms, and the withdrawal of the matter.

• R. v. B.C.

  The client was charged with assault with a weapon, and firearms related offences. Ms. Karpa got the firearm charge withdrawn.