Cases tagged as Crime under $5000

• R. v. R.F.2018

  The client was charged with two counts of possession of stolen property under $5000.00, resisting a peace officer, possession of drugs, failing to comply with conditions of release (bail) and failing to attend court. The client elected to plead guilty to possession of stolen property, failing to comply with conditions of release, and failing to attend court. Because the client had a lengthy prior record, the crown was seeking jail. I argued that the client should not receive any jail time. The judge agreed, and the client was released from custody that day. The remaining charges were dropped.

  Drugs Crime under $5000 Theft Obstruction

• R. v. D.M.2018

  The client was charged with possession of stolen property under $5000.00 and theft over $5000.00. I met with the client and obtained information and documentation from him that assisted me with negotiating with the crown for the matter to proceed to a diversion program. Once the client completed the requirements of the program, the charges against the client were withdrawn. The client was left with no criminal record and no conviction.

  Crime under $5000 Theft Crime over $5000

• R. v. M.H.2018

  The client was charged with theft under $5000.00. This was a shoplifting matter. The client was referred to the Alternative Measures Program. Upon completion of the requirements of the program for this theft charge, the charge was withdrawn.

  Crime under $5000 Theft

• R. v. W.W.2018

  The client was charged with possession of stolen property under $5000.00. Although the client had a record for related matters, I negotiated with the crown to have the matter referred to the Mental Health Diversion Program. Once he was determined to be a fit for the program, he then completed the requirements of the program and the possession of stolen property under $5000.00 charge against him was dropped. My client was left with no conviction for this matter.

  Crime under $5000 Theft Crime over $5000

• R. v. M.H.2018

  The client was charged with theft over $5000.00 and theft under $5000.00 (two separate incidents). One of the allegations was a theft from employer. I convinced the prosecutor to agree to no actual jail and to reduce the one charge to a theft under $5000.00 versus over $5000.00. The client was sentenced to a conditional sentence order so did not have to spend time in jail.

  Crime under $5000 Theft Crime over $5000

• R. v. S.W.2018

  The client was charged with two counts of possession of property obtained by crime under $5000.00, theft under $5000.00 and failing to appear at court. The client had a related record. The crown was initially seeking a sentence of probation or jail. I met with the crown and they agreed to a plea for a fine instead, to one charge of possession of property under $5000.00 and one theft under $5000.00 charge. The remaining charges were withdrawn.

  Crime under $5000 Theft

• R. v. J.C.2018

  The client was charged with theft of a motor vehicle, possession of stolen property under $5000 and failing to appear for ID. This was a historical matter. I met with the crown to resolve the matter. The crown agreed to withdraw the charges.

  Crime under $5000 Theft Administrative Offences

• R. v. A.W.2018

  The client was charged with theft over $5000, theft under $5000, breaking and entering, possession (drugs), failing to comply, failing to appear and failing to attend for ID. After meeting with the crown to negotiate a resolution of the matter, the client pleaded guilty to theft under, failing to appear and theft of a motor vehicle (instead of theft over). The remaining charges against the client were withdrawn. The client had a lengthy criminal record. The client was sentenced to time served so there was no further incarceration.

  Drugs Crime under $5000 Theft Crime over $5000 Robbery

• R. v. R. v. J.F.2018

  The client was charged with theft under $5000. I successful negotiation withdrawal of the charge upon the return of the items to the complainant through the police. The client avoided a criminal record/conviction.

  Crime under $5000 Theft Crime over $5000

• R. v. C.M.2018

  The client was charged with theft under $5000. The file was referred to Alternative Measures and was withdrawn after successful completion of the requirements.

  Crime under $5000 Theft

• R. v. D.B.2018

  The client was charged with possession of stolen property under $5000 (license plate). I met with the crown to resolve the matter, and the crown agreed to do so by withdrawing the charge against the client.

  Crime under $5000 Theft

• R. v. M.H.2018

  The client was charged with multiple offences including robbery, assault with a weapon, assault, theft under $5000, failing to appear for ID and failing to appear. The matter involved a serious allegation as the complainant to the robbery suffered injuries. Despite that, the matter was resolved by way of a guilty plea to a lesser included offence to robbery, being assault with a weapon. All other charges were withdrawn, and the client received time served.

  Assaults Weapons Crime under $5000 Theft Breaches

• R. v. L.W.2018

  The client was charged with possession of drugs (methamphetamine), two counts of possession of stolen property under $5000.00, and four counts of failing to comply with release conditions (bail). The client elected to plead guilty to the possession of drugs and possession of stolen property under $5000.00. The client was sentenced to time served. The remaining charges against the client were dropped.

  Drugs Crime under $5000 Theft

• R. v. D.M.2018

  The client was charged with three counts of trafficking drugs (cocaine) and possession of property obtained by crime under $5000.00. The police had conducted a lengthy investigation and were looking to prosecute both my client and the co-accused. On the basis of my review of the disclosure, I approached the crown prosecutor to discuss having the charges against my client withdrawn entirely. I was of the view that the crown would not be in a position to prove the allegations beyond a reasonable doubt. The prosecutor agreed, and all charges were dropped. My client was left with no criminal record and no conviction.

  Drugs Crime under $5000 Theft

• R. v. M.S.2017

  The client was charged with theft under $5000. The file was referred to the alternative measures program, and was withdrawn after successful completion of the requirements. The client avoided a criminal record and the potential consequences that come with it.

  Threats Crime under $5000

• 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. M.B.2017

  The client was charged with breaking and entering with intent, carrying a concealed weapon and failing to comply with an undertaking. The client plead guilty to the lesser and included offence of mischief under $5000 and the remaining charges were withdrawn. The client received six months'’ probation.

  Weapons Crime under $5000 Mischief Property 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. N.N.2017

  The client was charged with theft under $5000. The allegation was that of shoplifting. A conviction would have had a detrimental impact on the client'’s employment. I met with the crown, and the crown agreed to drop the charge. The charge was withdrawn on the first court date, leaving the client without a record, and without a conviction.

  Crime under $5000 Theft

• R. v. S.A.2017

  The client was charged with theft under $5000. The client's matter was referred to a diversion program, and after successful completion, the charge against the client was withdrawn. No record. No conviction.

  Threats Crime under $5000

• R. v. R.C.2017

  The client was charged with theft under $5000. The matter was referred to the alternative measures program, and upon completion of the requirements, the charge was successfully withdrawn.

  Threats Crime under $5000

• R. v. M.C.2017

  The client was charged with fraud under $5000 in a trust theft situation. Ms. Karpa met with the crown and proposed resolution by way of the alternative measures program. The crown agreed given everything Ms. Karpa had done in relation to the file ahead of time. The charge was withdrawn after the program was completed.

  Crime under $5000 Theft Fraud

• R. v. S.O.2017

  The client was charged with theft under $5000. The matter was referred to Alternative Measures and once the requirements were met, the charge was withdrawn.

  Crime under $5000 Theft

• R. v. X.C.2017

  The client was charged with theft under $5000. The matter was referred to Alternative Measures and once the requirements were met, the charge was withdrawn.

  Crime under $5000 Theft

• R. v. R.P.2017

  The client was charged with fraud under $5000. Ms. Karpa reviewed the file in depth, including making charts which showed that the allegations were false. Ms. Karpa spoke to the crown, who agreed with Ms. Karpa's assessment, and the charge was withdrawn. No conviction. No criminal record.

  Crime under $5000 Fraud