Cases tagged as Bail

Cases in 2023

• R. v. S.M.2023

  The client was charged with uttering threats, intimidation, and failure to comply with a release order. The client entered a not guilty plea and set the matter for trial. The client had these charges arise after being charged with offences against the same complainant originally and then being released. The charges the client had on their other file were all withdrawn after my negotiations with the prosecutor. The prosecutor also agreed to drop all of these charges. This left the client without a conviction or a criminal record.

  Threats Bail

Cases in 2021

• R. v. A.R.2021

  The client was charged with two counts of assault and a breach of a release (bail) condition. I was able to negotiate with the prosecutor for a conditional discharge, the best possible sentence for such a serious charge.

  Assaults Threats Bail Breaches

Cases in 2019

• R. v. W.W.2019

  The client was charged on multiple files and his offences included two charges of possession of property obtained by crime under $5000.00, two charges of fraud under $5000.00, mischief to property under $5000.00, possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose, carrying a concealed weapon, and two charges of failing to comply with an undertaking (release/bail). The crown was initially seeking probation for the charges. However, I negotiated a resolution whereby my client was referred for a second time to the Mental Health Diversion program. The client was accepted into the program and upon completion of the requirements, all the charges on all of the files were withdrawn.

  Theft Probation Bail Weapons Crime under $5000 Fraud

• R. v. J.S.2019

  The client was charged with domestic assault. The allegation was clearly false, and it was made in order to further the complainant's family law matter. Originally, the client had another lawyer representing her. With that other lawyer, the client plead not guilty and set the matter down for trial. When I came on as the client's lawyer, I had the matter brought forward and vacated the trial date. I then negotiated a resolution with the crown. The crown agreed to withdraw (drop) the charge.

  Assaults Threats Bail

Cases in 2018

• R. v. H.K.2018

  The client was charged with assault. The allegation was that the client had assaulted their domestic partner. There were serious ramifications that resulted from the allegation in relation to custody and access to the couple'’s child. I was able to have the client'’s conditions changed from the conditions imposed at the bail hearing prior to being retained. The client was then able to communicate with his wife and to see his child. Ultimately, I had the client complete some counselling, and the crown withdrew the charge.

  Assaults Bail

• 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

Cases in 2017

• 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

Cases in 2015

• R. v. D.C.2015

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

  Manslaughter Bail

• R. v. D.C.2015

  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.

  Bail

• R. v. P.S.2015

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

  Sexual Assault Bail

• R. v. A.F.2015

  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.

  Harassment Bail Breaches

• R. v. G.F.2015

  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.

  Bail Sexual Interference

• R. v. L.M.2015

  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.

  Property Offences Bail

• R. v. G.H.2015

  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.

  Bail Property Offences

• R. v. T.N.2015

  The client was charged with multiple offences including assault, breaching bail conditions and failures to appear in court. Despite the serious nature of the assault, Ms. Karpa secured the sentence of a low fine for the client. No jail.

  Assaults Bail Breaches Administrative Offences

Cases in 2014

• R. v. E.L.2014

  The client was charged with failure to comply with release (bail conditions). All of the charges were dropped. No conviction. No criminal record.

  Bail

• R. v. L.R.2014

  Ms. Karpa argued for the release of her client for a home invasion robbery despite a significant prior related record for noncompliance with court orders and assaults. The client was released on low cash bail.

  Bail Robbery

• R. v. D.C.2014

  Calgary criminal lawyer Susan Karpa argued for her client's release on charges of a substantial quantity of a controlled substance, despite the client's prior related record. The client was released on low cash bail.

  Bail

Cases in 2013

• R. v. S.H.2013

  Client was charged with extortion, uttering threats, criminal harassment, and breaches of bail conditions. Ms. Karpa was hired after the client had already plead guilty to the offences. The Crown wanted a jail sentence because of the seriousness of the offence and because of the client's prior criminal record. With Ms. Karpa'’s successful arguments the client did not receive a jail sentence.

  Threats Harassment Bail Breaches

• R. v. M.M.2013

  Client was charged with obstructing a police officer, possession of a stolen motor vehicle, robbery, and breaches of bail conditions. Ms. Karpa got the robbery charge withdrawn.

  Theft Bail Obstruction Breaches Robbery

• R. v. N.L.2013

  Client was charged with break and enter, possession of stolen property, theft of a motor vehicle, breaches of bail conditions, and failures to appear in court. Ms. Karpa successfully negotiated for a plea to less serious offences for the break and enter and possession/theft offences. Client received a term of probation.

  Theft Probation Bail Breaches Administrative Offences Property Offences

• R. v. B.C.2013

  The client was charged with aggravated assault in relation to a stabbing allegation. Although the client had a related record, Ms. Karpa successfully argued for bail. The client was released from custody pending trial.

  Assaults Weapons Bail

• R. v. J.K.2013

  The client faced a serious home invasion break and enter charge. The Crown sought the client'’s detention. Ms. Karpa succeeded in convincing the Judge to release the client on bail.

  Bail Property Offences

• R. v. R.B.2013

  Client was charged with aggravated assault while on parole. Ms. Karpa got the client released on bail with minimal conditions and no cash.

  Assaults Bail

• R. v. R.B.2013

  Client was charged with assault with a weapon and was released. Police arrested client on an allegation of a breach of his release. Ms. Karpa got the client out on bail for the second time.

  Assaults Weapons Bail Breaches

• R. v. N.L.2013

  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.

  Bail Breaches

• R. v. C.H.2013

  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.

  Threats Bail

• R. v. B.M.2013

  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.

  Bail Breaches Dangerous Driving

• R. v. S.H.2013

  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.

  Harassment Bail Breaches Probation Conditional Discharge

• R. v. C.H.2013

  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.

  Assaults Threats Bail Breaches