Cases tagged as Theft

• R. v. D.L.2018

  The client was charged with two counts of trafficking cocaine, and possession of property obtained by crime. This was a dial-a-dope drug investigation file. The police initiated the investigation due to informant information, and then started conducting surveillance. After a lengthy investigation, the police charged my client. I reviewed the disclosure and determined that there were a number of triable issues. The client elected to have a trial at the Court of Queen'’s Bench sitting with a judge alone, and to have a preliminary inquiry at the Provincial Court. A trial I argued that the police violated my client'’s rights pursuant to the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and that the evidence should be excluded on that basis. In the alternative, I argued that the crown was unable to prove possession beyond a reasonable doubt. The judge agreed with my arguments and the client was found not guilty of all charges, trafficking cocaine and possession of property obtained by crime. My client was left with no criminal record and no conviction.

  Drugs Theft

• R. v. D.M.2018

  The client was charged with three counts of trafficking drugs (cocaine) and possession of property obtained by crime under $5000.00. The police had conducted a lengthy investigation and were looking to prosecute both my client and the co-accused. On the basis of my review of the disclosure, I approached the crown prosecutor to discuss having the charges against my client withdrawn entirely. I was of the view that the crown would not be in a position to prove the allegations beyond a reasonable doubt. The prosecutor agreed, and all charges were dropped. My client was left with no criminal record and no conviction.

  Drugs Crime under $5000 Theft

• R. v. N.N.2017

  The client was charged with theft under $5000. The allegation was that of shoplifting. A conviction would have had a detrimental impact on the client'’s employment. I met with the crown, and the crown agreed to drop the charge. The charge was withdrawn on the first court date, leaving the client without a record, and without a conviction.

  Crime under $5000 Theft

• R. v. M.C.2017

  The client was charged with fraud under $5000 in a trust theft situation. Ms. Karpa met with the crown and proposed resolution by way of the alternative measures program. The crown agreed given everything Ms. Karpa had done in relation to the file ahead of time. The charge was withdrawn after the program was completed.

  Crime under $5000 Theft Fraud

• R. v. S.O.2017

  The client was charged with theft under $5000. The matter was referred to Alternative Measures and once the requirements were met, the charge was withdrawn.

  Crime under $5000 Theft

• R. v. X.C.2017

  The client was charged with theft under $5000. The matter was referred to Alternative Measures and once the requirements were met, the charge was withdrawn.

  Crime under $5000 Theft

• R. v. D.T.2017

  The client was charged with theft over $5000 and fraud over $5000. Ms. Karpa arranged for the client to pay back the money owed and the charges against the client were withdrawn.

  Theft Fraud Crime over $5000

• R. v. A.D.2017

  The client was charged with theft over $5000. Ms. Karpa met with the crown who agreed that there was no reasonable likelihood of conviction, and the crown thus withdrew the charge.

  Theft Crime over $5000

• R. v. R.N.2017

  The client was charged with theft over $5000. Ms. Karpa reviewed the file in depth and realized that there was significant outstanding disclosure. Ms. Karpa made several requests over the course of several months, but the crown did not produce the disclosure to the crown. The crown therefore agreed to withdraw all charges due to issues surrounding delays and disclosure.

  Theft Crime over $5000

• R. v. C.R.2017

  The client was charged with theft of a motor vehicle. He plead guilty to the charge and as he had been in custody (but had been released at the time of the plea) he was given time served, thus avoiding additional jail.

  Theft

• R. v. M.M.2017

  The client was charged with theft under $5000. The file was referred to Alternative Measures and was withdrawn after successful completion of the requirements.

  Crime under $5000 Theft

• R. v. H.F.2017

  The client was charged with fraud over $5000, a trust theft situation. Originally the client did not qualify for Alternative Measures because of the nature of the charge. However, Ms. Karpa met with the crown and the crown ultimately agreed to refer the matter to Alternative Measures. Upon completion of the requirements, the charges were withdrawn.

  Theft Fraud Crime over $5000

• R. v. L.S.2017

  The client was charged with the indictable offence of theft over $5000. Ms. Karpa was able to convince the crown to lay a new information with separate theft under $5000 counts, so that they would be summary offences, thereby allowing a conditional sentence outcome and no real jail. The client hacond to pay full restitution and received a conditional sentence order of 18 months, followed by 12 months'’ probation. Normally, these types of offences would garner real jail.

  Crime under $5000 Theft Probation Crime over $5000

• R. v. R.S.2017

  The client was charged with theft under $5000. The matter was referred to the Alternative Measures Program and upon completion of the requirements, the charge was successfully withdrawn.

  Crime under $5000 Theft

• R. v. E.D.2016

  The client was charged with theft under $5000, failing to appear for fingerprinting, failing to attend court and being intoxicated in a public place. The client was adamant that this was a case of mistaken identity, as he never lived in Calgary, and was not in the city at the time of the offences. Ms. Karpa was successful in negotiating with the crown on that basis that the charges should be withdrawn.

  Crime under $5000 Theft Causing a Disturbance Administrative Offences

• R. v. M.M.2016

  The client was charged with theft under $5000.00, breaking & entering, mischief and trespassing at night. The Crown agreed to refer the matter to the Alternative Measures Program under the guise of it being a lesser included offence of unlawfully in a dwelling house, and the charge was eventually dropped after successful completion of the same.

  Crime under $5000 Mischief Theft Property Offences

• R. v. J.D.2016

  The client was charged with being in possession of stolen property and failing to appear. He plead not guilty and a trial date was set. Ms. Karpa was successful in having all charges withdrawn on the date of trial. No conviction/no criminal record.

  Theft Administrative Offences

• R. v. G.D.2016

  The client was charged with theft of a motor vehicle. Initially the crown was unwilling to refer the matter to diversion. However, Ms. Karpa provided the crown with information which made them change their mind. The matter was referred to diversion and upon completion of the requirements, the charge was withdrawn.

  Theft

• R. v. I.C.2016

  The client was charged with fraud over $5000 and theft over $5000 from an employer. Ms. Karpa worked diligently with the client to show the crown that the allegations were unfounded, and a matter of a civil case versus a criminal case. Normally, this type of matter would garner a sentence of jail if convicted or if found guilty. The matter was withdrawn by the crown after Ms. Karpa met with them and reviewed the detailed documents prepared in support of the client'’s assertions.

  Crime under $5000 Theft Fraud Crime over $5000

• R. v. H.S.2016

  The client was charged with fraud against an organization that the client volunteered for. The crown initially sought a term of incarceration. Through her review of the file and working with the client, Ms. Karpa was able to convince the crown that although this was a 'trust theft'” allegation, that a conditional discharge was appropriate. No conviction entered.

  Theft Fraud Conditional Discharge

• R. v. J.H.2016

  The client was charged with shoplifting (theft under $5000.00). Ms. Karpa was successful in having the charge against the client withdrawn so that the client would not have a criminal record.

  Crime under $5000 Theft

• R. v. M.B.2016

  The client was charged with possession of a stolen vehicle and dangerous driving. Ms. Karpa had all of the charges against the client withdrawn. No conviction. No criminal record.

  Theft Dangerous Driving

• R. v. M.G.2016

  The client was charged with shoplifting (theft under $5000.00). Ms. Karpa was able to have the charge against the client withdrawn, despite the crown initially not agreeing to do so.

  Crime under $5000 Theft

• R. v. M.Y.2016

  The client was charged with theft under $5000.00 (shoplifting). Ms. Karpa had the charge against the client withdrawn.

  Crime under $5000 Theft

• R. v. R.K.2016

  The client was charged with multiple counts of possession of stolen property, break and enter, mischief and drug related offences. The crown sought actual jail time but Ms. Karpa argued before the judge that the client should be allowed to be sentenced to a community based sentence so that the client could seek counselling for a drug addiction. Ms. Karpa was successful in her application.

  Drugs Mischief Theft Property Offences