Cases

• R. v. M.A.

  The client was initially charged with multiple counts of driving a motor vehicle while disqualified due to previous convictions for impaired driving and driving while disqualified. Ms. Karpa succeeded in arguing that one of the counts should be withdrawn, and a plea was entered to another count of driving while disqualified. Ms. Karpa successfully argued the client should receive a conditional sentence in circumstances where client had multiple related entries on his record and was facing jail. The Judge agreed to grant Ms. Karpa's application for a conditional sentence. No jail.

  Dangerous Driving

• R. v. J.F.

  The client faced charges of speeding (50+ km over the limit) and possession large quantity of marihuana (possession pursuant to section 4(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act). Ms. Karpa had the speeding allegation reduced significantly to avoid excessive demerits, and possession of marihuana withdrawn after completion of diversion. No criminal record. No criminal conviction.

  Drugs Dangerous Driving

• R. v. E.L.

  Client was charged with dangerous driving. Charge withdrawn. No conviction/no criminal record.

  Dangerous Driving

• R. v. T.S.

  Client received a traffic ticket. Ms. Karpa got the ticket withdrawn.

  Dangerous Driving

• R. v. B.M.

  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. A.T.

  Client was charged with several Traffic Safety Act offences. Ms. Karpa got all tickets withdrawn. No convictions, no fines.

  Dangerous Driving