Cases tagged as Drugs

• R. v. E.K.2018

  The client was charged with possession of drugs in an amount that normally would exceed the qualifications for the Alternative Measures Program. Despite that, after meeting with the crown to encourage resolution by way of diversion, the crown finally agreed. The client was tasked with completing community service hours, and upon doing so, the charge was dropped. If the client had received a conviction, the client would have lost their employment.

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• R. v. J.E.2018

  The client was charged with possession of drugs after a lengthy police investigation regarding a co-accused. Upon reviewing disclosure, it was apparent that there was no evidence to support the prosecution. After approaching the crown to resolve the matter, they agreed to do so, and the charge was withdrawn.

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• R. v. R.W.2017

  The client was charged with multiple offences. The charges included possession over $5000, possession under $5000, possession (drugs), failing to comply, and failing to appear for ID. The client was arrested on those outstanding charges. I negotiated a resolution for the client that meant he would not have to spend any more time in jail. He was released from custody upon his pleas being entered.

  Drugs Crime under $5000 Crime over $5000 Administrative Offences

• R. v. J.S.2017

  The client was charged with several offences, including possession over $5000, possession under $5000, possessing a break-in instrument, possessing a weapon, trafficking in property, driving disqualified, taking a motor vehicle without consent, failing to appear and failing to comply. The client plead guilty to several charges and the remaining ones were withdrawn. The client received a sentence of 9 months global, less pre-trial custody. That left the client with only a few months to serve. The client had a lengthy record for similar offences and would have faced a much higher sentence, but I was able to negotiate a reduced sentence.

  Drugs Weapons Crime under $5000 Crime over $5000 Dangerous Driving Administrative Offences Property Offences

• R. v. C.R.2017

  The client was charged with possession over $5000.00, possession of drugs, possession of a weapon, possessing a break in instrument, breach of probation, FTA, failing to comply. I determined that there was a very weak case against her client. The matter was set for trial after a not guilty plea was entered. At trial, crown withdrew all of the charges.

  Drugs Probation Crime over $5000 Breaches Administrative Offences

• R. v. K.L.2017

  The client was charged with possession of drugs (marihuana). The client had been in a vehicle with several other people. I reviewed the file and determined that some of the evidence (disclosure) was missing. I made a request for the disclosure. The crown was unable to produce the disclosure, and as such, I convinced the crown to withdraw the charge.

  Drugs

• R. v. C.N.2017

  The client was charged with drug related offences: possession and production of hash oil. Ms. Karpa reviewed the file and determined that there were issues with the crown'’s case. The crown agreed to refer the matter to alternative measures, and upon successful completion of the program, the charges were withdrawn.

  Drugs

• R. v. C.V.2017

  The client was charged with trafficking and possession of drugs. There were multiple issues with the investigation that Ms. Karpa determined. Ms. Karpa convinced the crown to agree to a plea to a reduced charge of simple possession. Ms. Karpa was able to convince the court to grant the client an absolute discharge. No conviction.

  Drugs

• R. v. A.B.2017

  The client was charged with production of a substance and possession (drugs). 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 investigators did not produce the disclosure to the crown. The crown therefore agreed to withdraw all charges. This would have been a serious matter with serious consequences for the client. No conviction. No criminal record.

  Drugs

• R. v. J.J.2017

  The client was charged with possession of drugs, obstructing/resisting arrest and escaping custody while he was still a youth. The following year he was charged with a failure to appear. Ms. Karpa convinced the crown to withdraw all charges against the client.

  Drugs Obstruction Young Offender

• R. v. G.B.2016

  The client was charged with possession of drugs (marijuana) and failing to comply with conditions. The client plead guilty to failing to comply and the drug charge was withdrawn. The crown initially sought a fine with a conviction entered. Ms. Karpa was able to convince the crown to agree to a conditional discharge, despite the client having a related record.

  Drugs Conditional Discharge Administrative Offences

• R. v. A.K.2016

  The client was initially charged with one count of trafficking and one count of importing and exporting drugs. Following that they subsequently sustained a failure to comply and a failure to appear charge. The crown eventually proceeded with a new indictment for trafficking only. The client plead guilty to this charge and received a jail sentence well below the appropriate range, as well as a fine. The other charges against her were withdrawn.

  Drugs Administrative Offences

• R. v. D.R.2016

  The client was charged with possession of drugs (marijuana). Ms. Karpa had the charge withdrawn. No criminal record/no criminal conviction.

  Drugs

• R. v. K.J.2016

  The client was charged with trafficking drugs (cocaine and marijuana), possession of a weapon (knife), and assault with a weapon (knife). Initially the crown wanted a jail sentence for guilty pleas to all counts. Instead, Ms. Karpa successfully argued for a term of probation. No jail.

  Assaults Drugs Weapons Probation

• R. v. D.D.2016

  The client was charged with trafficking drugs and possession of proceeds of crime. The crown stayed the charge due do their being no reasonable likelihood of conviction.

  Drugs

• R. v. M.T.2016

  The client was charged with possession of drugs (marijuana). Ms. Karpa had the charge withdrawn. No criminal conviction/no criminal record.

  Drugs

• R. v. A.M.2016

  The client was charged with possession of marijuana. Based upon her negotiations with the Crown, Ms. Karpa was successful in having the charge against the client withdrawn. No criminal record. No conviction.

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• R. v. O.R.2016

  The client was charged with breaching a conditional sentence order in relation to possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking (marijuana). Ms. Karpa argued the client should not face any jail time, and was successful in her argument. Client avoided jail.

  Drugs Breaches

• R. v. C.P.2016

  The client was charged with possession of cocaine and possession of marihuana for the purpose of trafficking. Ms. Karpa reviewed the file and determined that there were serious issues with the crown'’s case I including multiple breaches of the client'’s rights. Based upon that, Ms. Karpa was successful in having all of the charges against the client withdrawn. No criminal record. No conviction.

  Drugs

• 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

• R. v. S.M.2015

  The client was charged with multiple offences including possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, and firearms charges. Ms. Karpa secured the client'’s release with no cash bail and minimal conditions.

  Drugs Weapons

• R. v. J.D.2015

  The client was charged with multiple counts of firearms offences, drug offences and robbery. The Crown was seeking 8 years in custody for these serious matters. Despite that, Ms. Karpa secured a sentence of 5 years in custody.

  Drugs Weapons Robbery

• R. v. C.M.2015

  The client was charged with possession of drugs (marijuana). The Crown sought to have the client convicted with a criminal record. The client would have had issues with a conviction and employment. Ms. Karpa vigorously argued for a conditional discharge. The client received the discharge so there would be no issues with the client'’s employment. 

  Drugs Conditional Discharge

• R. v. S.I.2015

  The client was charged with trafficking a narcotic (fentanyl). The client faced serious jail time. Ms. Karpa convinced the prosecution to agree to a plea to a simple possession of drugs for a fine. 

  Drugs

• R. v. J.G.2015

  The client was charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking meth. Ms. Karpa convinced the crown to agree to a plea to a reduced charge of simple possession for a fine. 

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