Cases

• R. v. D.B.

  The client was charged with a serious assault involving a serious fight outside of a bar. The Crown initially sought a term of probation which would mean the client would have had a conviction and criminal record. After negotiations with the Crown, Calgary criminal lawyer Susan Karpa convinced the Crown to join her in her application for a conditional discharge. The Judge accepted the joint recommendation, and the client received a conditional discharge. No conviction.

  Assaults Conditional Discharge

• R. v. C.P

  Client charged with assault causing bodily harm from an allegation of a fight. Although the complainant sustained serious injuries including a fractured nose, Ms. Karpa successfully argued that her client should receive a conditional discharge. No conviction entered.

  Assaults Conditional Discharge

• R. v. J.S.

  Client charged with fleeing from police, possession of a stolen motor vehicle, and his sixth breach of a conditional sentence order. Ms. Karpa managed to have the flight from police and possession of a stolen motor vehicle charges withdrawn.

  Theft Conditional Discharge Breaches

• R. v. D.N.

  Client was charged with domestic assault. Client received conditional discharge,– no criminal record.

  Assaults Conditional Discharge

• R. v. S.H.

  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