The Queen vs. The Defendant

Cases tagged as Drugs

  • R. v. C.B.2015

    The client was charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking drugs (marihuana). Ms. Karpa had the charger reduced to simple possession of marihuana for a conditional discharge.

  • R. v. D.P.2015

    The client was charged with possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking (marihuana), proceeds of crime, and obstructing a police officer. Ms. Karpa secured a reduction in the charge to simple possession of marihuana (contrary to section 4(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act) for an absolute discharge. No conviction entered. All other charges were withdrawn.

  • R. v. J.M.2015

    The client was charged with possession of crack cocaine. After a review of the file, Ms. Karpa determined that the client's rights had been violated and an illegal search and seizure was conducted by the police. On that basis, Ms. Karpa convinced the Crown to drop the charge. No conviction. No criminal record.

  • R. v. J.H.2015

    After a lengthy drug investigation involving co-accused, the client was charged with possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking (cocaine) (section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act), and being in possession of proceeds of crime. Ms. Karpa thoroughly reviewed the file, and determined that there was no reasonable likelihood of conviction against the client. Ms. Karpa convicted the Crown to drop all of the charges against the client. No conviction. No criminal record.

  • R. v. O.R.2015

    The client was charged with possession of marihuana for the purpose of trafficking. The case involved an allegation of being in possession of almost 20 pounds of the controlled substance. The client was facing potential penitentiary jail time. However, with her client's instructions, Ms. Karpa secured a plea for a 9 month conditional sentence order. The client would not see the inside of a jail.

  • R. v. O.M.2015

    The client was charged with drug related offences. Ms. Karpa had all charges against the client stayed/dropped. No conviction/no record.

  • R. v. K.P.2015

    The client was charged with possession of the purpose of trafficking (cocaine and marihuana), possession of weapons, breaches of release conditions and simple possession of drugs. Ms. Karpa had the charge of possession for the purpose of trafficking reduced to simple possession, and had other charges including impaired driving all dropped. The client received small fines as a sentence.

  • R. v. J.F.2014

    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.

  • R. v. K.H.2014

    The client charged with possession of marihuana (section 4(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act). There were aggravating circumstances surrounding the allegation. However, Ms. Karpa convinced the prosecution to permit the client to enter into a diversion program. After successful completion of the program the charge was dropped.

  • R. v. R.M.2014

    The client was charged with possession of drugs (marihuana) in relation to a search of a vehicle, and failing to appear. Calgary criminal lawyer Susan Karpa had both sets of charges against the client dropped. No conviction, no criminal record.

  • R. v. B.M.2014

    The client was charged with proceeds of crime in relation to a drug investigation. Ms. Karpa reviewed the file in depth, and concluded that the police had conducted an illegal search and seizure. On that basis, Calgary criminal lawyer Susan Karpa approached the Crown to persuade them to withdraw the charge. Ms. Karpa was successful, and the charge against her client was withdrawn. No conviction. No criminal record.

  • R. v. G.C.2014

    Client was charged with several counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking (cocaine and marihuana). Ms. Karpa was able to have those charges dropped. The client plead guilty to one count of simple possession of marihuana for a small fine.

  • R. v. J.F.2014

    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.

  • R. v. D.T.2013

    Ms. Karpa secured her client's release for a possession for the purpose of trafficking charge even though he had a prior related conviction on his record.

  • R. v. D.T.2013

    Ms. Karpa secured her client's release for a possession for the purpose of trafficking charge even though he had a prior related conviction on his record.

  • R. v. A.D.2013

    Client was charged with possession of cocaine. Ms. Karpa got the charge against her client dropped.

  • R. v. A.S2013

    Client was charged with possession of marijuana for the purpose of trafficking. Crown dropped charges down to simple possession/personal use.

  • R. v. C.P2013

    Client was charged with possession of marijuana. Charges withdrawn.