Cases for Assaults, Threats, and Harassment

• R. v. A.S.2017

  The client was charged with failing to comply with conditions of his peace bond. The Crown agreed to withdraw the charges after the client successfully attended and completed counselling sessions.

  Administrative Offences

• R. v. P.D.2017

  The client was charged with uttering threats and assault with a weapon. Initially the crown would not agree to dealing with the matter by way of treatment and counselling. However, thy finally did agree, and upon the client attending and completing counselling, the crown agreed to withdraw the charges.

  Assaults Threats Weapons

• R. v. K.M.2017

  The client was charged on two different matters: one with assaulting a peace officer and the other was assault with a weapon. After many discussions with the crown surrounding the client'’s developmental issues, and with the aid of the client'’s many advocates, the crown finally agreed to stay both charges.

  Assaults Weapons Obstruction

• R. v. A.J.2017

  The client was charged with assault. It was clear from my review of the matter that there were serious issues with the crown'’s case. It was clear that no assault had taken place. Given that, I met with the crown and they ultimately agreed to drop the charge. Charged withdrawn. No record. No conviction.

  Assaults

• R. v. J.C.2017

  The client was charged with possession of a firearm, uttering threats and possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose. The client was required to attend counselling and upon completion of the course, the charges were withdrawn.

  Threats Weapons

• R. v. B.P.2017

  The client was charged with careless use of a firearm, theft, assault and unlawful confinement. Initially the crown was not agreeable to the matter being dealt with by way of counselling. However, I was able to negotiate with the crown to have the client take counselling, and a firearms safety course, and thereafter have the charges dropped. The client completed the counselling and the course, and the charges were all withdrawn.

  Assaults Threats Weapons

• R. v. S.C.2017

  The client was charged with assault. He plead not guilty and the matter was set down for trial. Partway through the trial, the crown realized there no offence was made out by the complainant's testimony, and withdrew the charge mid-trial.

  Assaults

• R. v. T.M.2017

  The client was charged with assault. The matter was referred to the alternative measures program and the crown withdrew the charge upon successful completion of the requirements.

  Assaults

• R. v. K.A.2017

  The client was charged with uttering threats, assault with a weapon and assault. The matter was adjourned so that the client could attend counselling. The crown withdrew the charges upon successful completion of the sessions.

  Assaults Threats Weapons

• R. v. C.E.2017

  The client was charged with assault and aggravated assault of a police officer. The matter was dealt with by way of counselling, which the client completed, and then the charge was withdrawn outright.

  Assaults Obstruction

• R. v. J.A.2017

  The client was charged with assault. The allegation was that of a domestic dispute where alcohol was involved. I had the client attend counselling, and with that, the crown agreed to withdraw the charges against the client.

  Assaults

• R. v. S.S.2017

  The client was charged with assault and mischief. This was a domestic allegation. I worked with the client to have them enter into counselling. This assisted me in convincing the prosecutor to withdraw the charges against the client.

  Assaults Mischief

• R. v. B.O.2017

  The client was charged with assault. The allegation was that of road rage. In the end, the matter was referred to the alternative measure program. The charge was withdrawn when the client successfully completed the requirements of the program. The consequences if the client had not had me negotiate for the program would have been detrimental to the client'’s ability to work.

  Assaults Dangerous Driving

• R. v. K.B.2017

  The client was charged with assault. The allegation was that of a domestic situation. There were injuries to the complainant. Initially the crown was not agreeable to resolving it in a manner that would have left my client without a criminal record. However, I was able to negotiate with the crown and have the charge withdrawn after a peace bond was entered into. No criminal record. No conviction.

  Assaults

• R. v. B.F.2017

  The client was charged with assault, forcible confinement and uttering threats. These were very serious allegations that would have had serious consequences without my assistance. In the end, I was able to convince the crown to agree to a short term conditional discharge for the client. No conviction entered.

  Assaults Threats Conditional Discharge

• R. v. J.S.2016

  The client was charged with serious assault related offences, including harassment and mischief. Ms. Karpa was able to have all of the charges withdrawn/dropped.

  Assaults Harassment Mischief

• R. v. J.L.2016

  The client was charged with prostitution related offences. Ms. Karpa had the charges dropped. No criminal record. No conviction.

  Prostitution

• R. v. J.B.2016

  The client was charged with unlawful confinement and assault in a serious domestic related matter. Ms. Karpa determined that a key piece of evidence had been destroyed by the police and thus she was successful in having all charges against the client withdrawn outright.

  Assaults

• R. v. L.P.2016

  The client was charged with assault, mischief, and uttering threats. Ms. Karpa worked with the client and had all charges against the client withdrawn after negotiations with the Crown.

  Assaults Threats Mischief

• R. v. K.F.2016

  The client was charged with assault, assault with a weapon, assault causing bodily harm, and mischief (damage to property). This was a serious matter with multiple charges involving a domestic allegation. Because of the seriousness of the charges, the crown sought a conviction and a term of probation. Ms. Karpa successful argued before the court that the client should receive an absolute discharge. Ms. Karpa'’s arguments were accepted by the court and the client walked away with no conviction entered.

  Assaults Weapons Mischief

• R. v. S.D.2016

  The client was charged with causing a disturbance in relation to a bar fight. Ms. Karpa had the charge against the client dropped. No criminal record. No conviction. This was important as the client had to travel to the USA frequently and a conviction would have caused him significant issues with being able to travel.

  Causing a Disturbance

• R. v. S.B.2016

  The client was charged with several counts of indecent act/exposure. The client was facing jail time, but Ms. Karpa negotiated with the Crown based upon issues with the Crown's case, and secured a conditional discharge for the client. No conviction entered.

  Sexual Assault

• R. v. J.O.2016

  The client was charged with breaching a peace bond in relation to a domestic matter. Ms. Karpa had the charge against the client withdrawn. No criminal record. No conviction.

  Breaches

• R. v. T.J.2016

  The client was charged with assault against a domestic partner. Ms. Karpa had the charge against the client withdrawn. No criminal record. No conviction.

  Assaults

• R. v. C.P.2016

  The client was charged with multiple counts of domestic assault and breaches of bail. The crown initially sought jail time, but Ms. Karpa was able to have all of the charges against the client withdrawn. No criminal record. No conviction entered.

  Assaults Breaches