The Queen vs. The Defendant

Cases tagged as Harassment

  • R. v. S.G.2016

    The client was charged with criminal harassment in relation to a neighbour dispute. The complainant'’s allegation was clearly false. Ms. Karpa secured a peace bond for the client and the charges were dropped. No criminal record/no conviction.

  • 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.

  • R. v. P.M.2015

    The client was charged with harassment against an ex-girlfriend. After lengthy negotiations with the Crown based on Ms. Karpa's review of the file, the charges were dropped. No conviction entered.

  • R. v. W.M.2015

    The client was charged with criminal harassment. A criminal record would have significantly impacted their ability to continue with their employment. Ms. Karpa carefully reviewed the case, and was able to convince the Crown to withdraw the charge. No conviction/no record.

  • R. v. J.C.2014

    The client was charged with criminal harassment involving a dispute. Ms. Karpa secured a peace bond for the client. Charge of criminal harassment withdrawn. No conviction. No criminal record.

  • 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.

  • R. v. D.D.2013

    The client was charged with criminal harassment and uttering threats. The allegations arose in the context of social media communications. Ms. Karpa reviewed the case file and determined that there were significant issues with the Crown's case against the client. Ms. Karpa obtained a peace bond for the client, so that the client could walk away without a criminal record. The charges were withdrawn.

  • 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.

  • R. v. A.B.2013

    Client was charged with uttering threats and criminal harassment. The client received a peace bond and the charge was withdrawn. No conviction/no criminal record.