Cases for Property Related Offences

• R. v. C.G.2024

  The client was charged with assault, break and enter with intent, mischief to property under $5000.00, and theft under $5000.00. The allegation arose from an incident where the client was alleged to have entered the complainant's property to collect his belongings. There was damage to a window and an alleged theft of a cell phone. To assist in the resolution of the matter, I had the client complete some counselling and treatment. I was then able to negotiate resolution for the client for a 12-month peace bond. The charges were withdrawn and the client was left with no convictions.

  Property Offences

• R. v. J.B.2024

  The client was charged with three counts of fraud under $5000.00. The allegation was serious. It involved the client being asked to essentially do e-transfers to another person on behalf of someone else. The allegation was that it defrauded a third party. I was able to have all of the charges against the client withdrawn (dropped). This left the client without a conviction or a criminal record.

  Property Offences

• R. v. D.M.2024

  The client was charged with unlawfully smoking on board of an aircraft and failure to comply with safety regulations pursuant to the Aeronautics Act. The allegation was that the client vaped on the flight. This lead to charges upon disembarking from the plane. I worked closely with the client to have him complete some tasks for me that then helped me to negotiate the best possible outcome for the client. Both charges were dropped (withdrawn).

  Property Offences

• R. v T.M.2024

  The client was charged with theft under $5000.00. This was a case of shoplifting from a retail store. I worked with the client to obtain information and documentation from him that would help me negotiate the best possible outcome for the client. I prepared a detailed proposal for the prosecutor who ultimately agreed to refer the client to the Alternative Measures Program. The client entered into the program and finished the requirements. I then brought the file into court on an earlier date and had the charge against the client withdrawn (dropped). This left the client without a criminal record and without a conviction.

  Property Offences

• R. v T.P.2024

  The client was charged with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and arson. The client was charged after a fire was set to a large building. Typically this type of charge would result in a lengthy term of jail. However, I was able to negotiate with the prosecutor so that we made a joint submission to the judge for the client to receive a conditional sentence order (house arrest) instead of jail. This meant that the client could continue to work and would not have to go to jail. This was a great outcome for this client.

• R. v. V.S.2024

  The client was charged with theft over $5000.00, driving without insurance, and driving with a suspended license. I reviewed the disclosure in detail and determined that the prosecutor would not be able to prove that the client knew the vehicle was stolen. The prosecutor reviewed the file, and agreed with my assessment. He agreed to drop all of the charges against my client, and my client was left with no criminal convictions and no criminal record.

  Property Offences

• R. v. A.D.2024

  The client was charged with breaking and entering and mischief (damage) to property under $5000.00. The client had been arrested for breaking a window and entering a business when it was closed. The charges were very serious, and a criminal record would have impacted my client's career path, along with his ability to travel to the USA. I worked with the client to obtain information and documentation that would help me to negotiate the best possible resolution for the client. I met with the prosecutor and they prosecutor agreed with my offer that the client should take part in the Alternative Measures Program. Once the client finished the requirements of the program, both charges were dropped (withdrawn). This left my client without a record and without a conviction.

  Property Offences

• R. v. L.T.2024

  The client was charged with taking a motor vehicle without consent. The allegation involved a situation where the client was alleged to have briefly moved the domestic partner's vehicle without their consent. I worked alongside the client to have her complete some things that would help me to negotiating the best possible resolution for her. I also thoroughly reviewed the disclosure and determined that the likelihood was that the prosecutor would not be able to prove the elements of the offence. I then discussed the matter with the prosecutor and they agreed with my assessment and withdrew (dropped) the charge. This left my client without a criminal record and without a conviction.

  Property Offences

• R. v. N.S.2024

  The client was charged with fraud over $5000.00. This was a serious allegation involving a theft from an employer. Typically, those types of charges result in a jail sentence for actual jail, not just house arrest. However, I put together a very persuasive argument which included supporting documentation and with that, the prosecutor agreed that if my client plead guilty, she would get house arrest (conditional sentence order) versus actual jail. This was an amazing result that is not often seen with these types of cases. My client was very pleased with the result.

  Property Offences

• R. v. J.S.2023

  The client was charged with theft under $5000.00 (shoplifting). Initially, the prosecutor was not open to resolving the matter to leave the client without a conviction/criminal record. I worked tirelessly with the client to gather all of the information and documentation I needed to approach the prosecutor again. When I did so, I managed to negotiate an outright withdrawal of the charge against the client. This left the client without a conviction and without a criminal record.

  Property Offences

• R. v. L.R.2023

  The client was charged theft under $5000 (shoplifting). The client had a very good defence against the charge. Despite that, the prosecutor was only willing initially to refer the case to the Alternative Measures Program. That would have been a fine result, as the client would have completed the requirements and the changed dropped. However, I convinced the prosecutor to outright withdraw the charge (drop the charge). This was the result my client wanted as there would have been immigration and employment consequences with a criminal record. This left my client without a conviction and without a criminal record.

  Property Offences

• R. v. C.C.2023

  The client was charged with break and enter. The charge was serious as it involved a bank. The police had surveillance on the client and the co-accused. Typically these types of offences would mean a penitentiary jail sentence. The client gave instructions to resolve the matter. Initially the prosecutor was looking at a lengthy jail sentence, however, I was able to negotiate a resolution with the prosecutor that left the client without actual jail. Instead, the client was sentenced to house arrest. He was able to continue working and enjoying life instead of having to serve a jail sentence.

  Property Offences

• R. v. N.A.2023

  The client was charged with several charges including mischief (damage to property), as well as assault. The client had previous counsel but was unable to resolve the matters. I was able to have all of the charges dropped after my client completed the requirements of a diversion program. This left my client without a conviction and without a criminal record.

  Property Offences

• R . v. S.F.2023

  The client was charged with arson. Typically cases involving arson lead to jail time if there is a conviction or a guilty plea. I worked with the client and presented the prosecutor with my thoughts on the file. The prosecutor reviewed the materials and agreed to withdraw (drop the charge). This left my client without a conviction.

  Property Offences

• R . v. S.F.2023

  The client was charged with theft and failure to appear for fingerprints. I was successful at having both charges withdrawn.

  Property Offences

• R . v. C.C.2023

  The client was charged with break and enter and commit the offence of theft over $5000.00. This was incredibly serious matter where the co-accused were given lengthy jail sentences. However, I was able to convince the prosecutor that on a guilty plea, the client would be left without an actual jail sentence. Instead, the client was given a conditional sentence order, which is highly unusual for this type of charge.

  Property Offences

• R. v. D.M.2023

  The client was charged with theft under $5000 and two counts of failing to appear for a court date and a date to have fingerprints taken. I worked with the client to have the client complete some things for me that would help me to help him. I presented my arguments to the prosecutor as to why the charges shoudl all be dropped. The prosecutor agreed to withdraw all the charges. The client was left with no criminal record.

  Theft Property Offences

• R. v. S.E.2023

  The client was charged with break and enter, mischief to property and failure to appear at court. I spoke with the prosecutor to try to negotiate a referral to the Extra Judicial Sanctions program. The client completed the requirements that they were required to do for the program which included community service and counselling. Upon completion of the requirements, all charges were withdrawn (dropped).

  Property Offences

• R. v. C.L.2023

  The client was charged with domestic assault and mischief, both Criminal Code offences. After reviewing the evidence that we were provided of the alleged offences, I noticed a lot of inconsistences and issues with the prosecutor's case. I was of the view that the prosecutor would not be in a position provided for the file, I found a lot of inconsistencies with the complainant's statement and used that to my advantage when speaking to the prosecutor. After having discussions with the prosecutor about resolution for the file and findings within the disclosure, the prosecutor agreed to withdraw the charges.

  Domestic

• R. v. V.G.2023

  The client was charged with Theft Under $5000.00 (shoplifting). I had the client complete tasks and provide me with information and documentation that would help me to help them. Once the client completed what I asked them to do I set up a meeting with the prosecutor and provided the information and documentation to them. The prosecutor agreed with that to outright drop (withdraw) the charge against the client. This left the client without a conviction and without a criminal record.

  Shoplifting

• R. v. S.H.2023

  The client was charged with theft Under $5000.00 (shoplifting). The file was screened by the prosecutor to be eligible for the Alternative Measures Program. The client completed the Alternative Measures Program requirements and the charge as withdrawn. The client was left without a conviction and no criminal record.

  Shoplifting

• R. v. M.O.2023

  The client was charged pursuant to the Criminal Code of Canada with animal cruelty. This was a very serious allegation that could have resulted in the client never being allowed to own animals again. It also could have led to potential jail time. It is an indictable offence. That means that it is treated seriously. The client had a version of events which was consistent with the prosecutor not being able to prove the offence. The client did everything I asked of them (courses, counselling) and this helped me to negotiate with the prosecutor. I reviewed disclosure as well and determined that the case against the client was weak, and the client's rights had been violated by the police. I set up a meeting with the prosecutor to discuss my findings. After doing so, the prosecutor agreed that there were issues with their case, and they were very pleased with the documentation I had provided (courses). They agreed to outright drop the charge against the client. The client was able to have the animals back in their custody after the charge was dropped. The client was left without a conviction and without a criminal record.

  Animal Cruelty

• R. v. Y.F.2023

  The client was charged with assault, two charges of uttering threats and one charge of theft under $5000.00. This was a serious matter as it involved two complainants, one of whom was injured during the incident. Initially the prosecutor was not agreeable to resolving the matter by way of a peace bond and dropping the charges. However, I had the client complete counselling and provide me with documentation, and with that the prosecutor agreed to the peace bond. The client entered into the peace bond and all charges were dropped, leaving the client without a criminal conviction and without a criminal record.

  Assaults Threats Theft

• R. v. R.D.2022

  The client was charged with theft under $5000. The allegation was a unique situation that had video evidence of the offence occurring. However, the identity of the accused was the main issue with the prosecution's case against the client. That is, it was my opinion that they would not be able to prove the identity of the person who committed the offence. I reviewed the disclosure in depth and prepared a review that I outlined to the prosecutor as to why they would not be able to prove the allegation against the client. The prosecutor agreed and stayed the charge i.e. dropped it. This left the client without a conviction and without a criminal record.

  Theft

• R. v. J.M.2022

  The client was charged with three offences under the Aeronautics Act and one count of mischief pursuant to the Criminal Code of Canada. This client was to have alleged to have vaped and consumed their own alcohol that they had brought onto the plane during the flight. These charges would have had serious implications for the client's employment and travel if convicted. I worked closely with the client to have the client complete counselling and treatment. I was able to persuade the prosecutor to drop both charges completely. This left the client without a conviction and without a criminal record.

  Mischief