Cases for Assaults, Threats, and Harassment

• R. v. E.M.2018

  The client was charged with assault and sexual assault. The matter was a long and drawn out situation of false allegations. My client gave me instructions to enter a not guilty plea and to set the matter for trial. On the day of trial, I spoke with the prosecutor and convinced them that there was absolutely no evidence relating to a sexual assault allegation. The crown agreed and on the day of trial, they dropped the charge of sexual assault. In relation to the assault charge, the crown agreed to drop the charge and have my client enter into a peace bond. My client was left without a criminal record and without a conviction.

  Assaults Sexual Assault

• R. v. K.M.2018

  The client was charged with assault. When I reviewed the file, it was clear that this was not a criminal offence of assault, but a consensual fight, which is not against the law. I approached the crown with my position, and the crown agreed and withdrew the charge. My client was left without a criminal record and without a conviction.

  Assaults

• R. v. M.S.2018

  The client was charged with assault in the context of a domestic situation. I reviewed the file, then set up a meeting with the crown to discuss the matter. I determined that there was no reasonable likelihood of conviction, and I thought the charge should be dropped. The crown agreed with my conclusion, and the charge was dropped, leaving my client without a conviction and without a criminal record.

  Assaults

• R. v. E.C.2018

  The client was charged with assault, assault with a weapon causing bodily harm, and uttering threats. The allegations were serious, involving an assault with a knife and a significant injury to the complainant. Initially, the crown was initially seeking a jail sentence if the matter proceeded to a guilty plea. I worked with the client over the course of several months and was able to convince the crown to agree to an informal resolution of the matter. At the end of that resolution, the charges were all dropped, and the client was left without a criminal record and without a conviction.

  Assaults Threats Weapons

• R. v. R.M.2018

  The client was charged with domestic assault. If the client had received a criminal record, there would have been consequences for him in relation to his employment. I worked with the client and approached the prosecutor and was able to negotiate an informal resolution for the client. The charge against my client was withdrawn upon completion of the requirements of the resolution, leaving my client without a criminal record and without a conviction.

  Assaults

• R. v. A.N.2018

  The client was charged with assault and two counts of mischief. The client had a related criminal record. The client plead guilty to the assault, and the two mischief charges were dropped. The crown sought a sentence of probation, but agreed with my submissions instead, and granted my client a conditional discharge, leaving my client without a conviction.

  Assaults Mischief

• R. v. A.M.2018

  The client was charged with assault and failing to comply with conditions of release (bail). Initially the crown was seeking a sentence of probation. Instead, I worked with my client to have her enter into residential treatment, thus addressing any addictions issues. Once the treatment was concluded, I was able to negotiate with the crown to have the client enter into a peace bond, with the substantive charges of assault and failing to comply with conditions of release dropped. My client was left without a criminal record and without a conviction.

  Assaults Probation Bail

• R. v. N.S.2018

  The client was charged with assault. Initially the crown was not agreeable to referring the client's matter to a diversion program due to the seriousness of the assault charge. However, once I had obtained documentation and information from my client, I met with the crown and they agreed with my resolution proposal that the matter be referred to the Alternative Measures Program. Once my client completed the requirements of the program, the charge was dropped (withdrawn).

  Assaults

• R. v. J.K.2018

  The client was charged with two counts of uttering threats. I negotiated with the crown prosecutor to have my client referred to the Alternative Measures Program. Once the client completed the requirements of the program, the charges were both dropped. My client was left with no criminal record and no conviction.

  Threats

• R. v. S.M.2017

  The client was charged with three counts of assault. The client was unaware of the charges until 2017 when she found out there were arrest warrants on the system. Ms. Karpa met with the crown and made an argument that the charges should be dropped. The crown agreed and withdrew the charges. No criminal record. No conviction.

  Assaults

• R. v. G.E.2017

  The client was charged with criminal harassment. Prior to being hired, he had already set the matter for trial, as he said he was not guilty. The client provided documentation for an alibi notice and with that Ms. Karpa was able to secure a peace bond for the client.

  Harassment

• R. v. D.B.2017

  The client was charged with two counts of assault. Although not agreeable at first, once Ms. Karpa was able to show that her client was making efforts to get counselling for anger management, the crown agreed to refer the matter to the alternative measures program. Upon completion of the program, the charges against the client were withdrawn. Given the nature of his employment, it was an important outcome, as his career could have been affected by a criminal record.

  Assaults

• R. v. P.M.2017

  The client was charged with mischief under the Criminal Code and unruly or dangerous behaviour under the Aeronautics Act. Ms. Karpa had both sets of charges dropped.

  Mischief

• R. v. R.C.2017

  The client was charged with assault. Originally the matter was not referable to Alternative Measures, but Ms. Karpa met with the crown who ultimately agreed to the referral. Once the requirements of Alternative Measures were met, the charge was withdrawn.

  Assaults

• R. v. C.S.2017

  The client was charged with assault. Originally the crown had not screened the file for Alternative Measures, but then agreed to do so once Ms. Karpa reviewed the matter with the crown. The matter was referred to Alternative Measures and once the requirements were met, the charge was withdrawn.

  Assaults

• R. v. D.B.2017

  The client was charged with assault. Upon attending counselling and paying restitution to the complainant, the charge was withdrawn.

  Assaults

• R. v. T.Y.2017

  The client was charged with assault. After discussions with the crown, they decided not to proceed with the charge as there was no reasonable likelihood of conviction. As a result, the charge was withdrawn.

  Assaults

• R. v. I.W.2017

  The client was charged with criminal harassment. After discussions with the crown, the crown agreed that it was not in the public interest to prosecute this file. The charge was therefore withdrawn.

  Harassment

• R. v. T.W.2017

  The client was charged with communications harassment. After successful completion of counselling and providing proof of same, the crown agreed to withdraw the charge.

  Harassment

• R. v. B.T.2017

  The client was charged with two counts of assault. He was required to attend counselling and upon completion of the sessions and providing proof of it, the crown agreed to withdraw the charges.

  Assaults

• R. v. M.A.2017

  The client was arrested and remanded on multiple charges including assault with a weapon, assault, uttering threats, failing to comply with a protection order and failing to appear. A bail hearing was set, at which time he plead guilty, and was released with time served.

  Assaults Threats Weapons Bail Administrative Offences

• R. v. N.M.2017

  The client was charged with assault, uttering threats and mischief. The file was referred to Alternative Measures and upon completing the requirements of the program, the charges against him were withdrawn. No conviction. No criminal record.

  Assaults Threats Mischief

• R. v. J.T.2017

  The client was charged with assault. The crown agreed to an informal peace bond, wherein he was required to attend counselling. Upon completion of the sessions and providing proof of it, the crown agreed to withdraw the charge.

  Assaults

• R. v. J.E.2017

  The client was charged with assault, forcible confinement and uttering threats. The client plead not guilty and the matter was set down for trial. On the day of trial, the crown offered a peace bond. The charges were dropped. No conviction. No criminal record.

  Assaults Threats

• R. v. T.S.2017

  The client was charged with assault. The client was directed to attend counselling and upon completion of the Sheriff King program, the charge against him was withdrawn.

  Assaults