Cases for Property Related Offences

• R. v. R.S.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was referred to the Alternative Measures Program and upon completion of the requirements, the charge was successfully withdrawn.

  Crime under $5000 Theft

• R. v. I.L.2016

  The client was charged with fraud in relation to depositing fraudulent checks. Ms. Karpa painstakingly reviewed the disclosure/evidence, and approached the Crown in relation to resolution of the matter. The Crown agreed with Ms. Karpa that the charges should be withdrawn outright. The charges were withdrawn. No criminal record/no conviction.

  Fraud

• R. v. H.S.2016

  The client was charged with fraud against an organization that the client volunteered for. The crown initially sought a term of incarceration. Through her review of the file and working with the client, Ms. Karpa was able to convince the crown that although this was a 'trust theft'” allegation, that a conditional discharge was appropriate. No conviction entered.

  Theft Fraud Conditional Discharge

• R. v. J.H.2016

  The client was charged with shoplifting (theft under $5000.00). Ms. Karpa was successful in having the charge against the client withdrawn so that the client would not have a criminal record.

  Crime under $5000 Theft

• R. v. W.A.2016

  The client was charged with fraud related offence. The client had a record for similar offences. Despite that, Ms. Karpa was successful in having the charge reduced to a lesser included offence (non-criminal) and the client received a fine.

  Fraud

• R. v. P.B.2016

  The client was charged with fraud in relation to a trust situation. The client had an extensive record for similar offences. Ms. Karpa worked hard to ensure that her client did not receive a jail sentence. Client did not spend any time in jail.

  Fraud

• R. v. D.S.2016

  The client was charged with break and enter and mischief (damage to property). This was a serious criminal matter as the potential punishment the client was facing was jail. Despite that, Ms. Karpa was successful in having all of the charges against the client withdrawn. No criminal record. No conviction.

  Mischief Property Offences

• R. v. J.D.2016

  The client was charged with a trust fraud against her employer. The client was alleged to have taken money from her employer. The crown initially was seeking jail, but Ms. Karpa was successful in securing a term of probation for the client. No jail.

  Fraud

• R. v. M.G.2016

  The client was charged with shoplifting (theft under $5000.00). Ms. Karpa was able to have the charge against the client withdrawn, despite the crown initially not agreeing to do so.

  Crime under $5000 Theft

• R. v. T.G.2016

  The client was charged with fraud under $5000.00 in relation to switching price tags on an item in a store. Ms. Karpa was able to successfully argue that the charge should be withdrawn.

  Crime under $5000 Fraud

• R. v. M.Y.2016

  The client was charged with theft under $5000.00 (shoplifting). Ms. Karpa had the charge against the client withdrawn.

  Crime under $5000 Theft

• 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. N.K.2016

  The client was charged with shoplifting (theft under $5000.00). Ms. Karpa had the charge against her client withdrawn.

  Crime under $5000 Theft

• R. v. P.P.2016

  The client was charged with theft under $5000.00. The charge against the client was withdrawn by the crown.

  Crime under $5000 Theft

• R. v. S.T.2016

  The client was charged with theft from a customer. This was a serious matter and the crown initially sought jail. Ms. Karpa was able to persuade the crown to consider Alternative Measures based upon issues with the crown'’s case. Ultimately the client finished the Alternative Measures and the charges against the client were withdrawn.

  Theft

• R. v. B.M.2016

  The client was charged with Provincial offences relating to the Fair Trading Act. The crown initially wanted to relay the information to include criminal charges for fraud. Ms. Karpa managed to ensure that criminal charges were not laid, and the client received a small fine for the Fair Trading Act Provincial offence. No criminal conviction.

  Fraud

• R. v. K.D.2016

  The client was charged with theft of a motor vehicle contrary to section 333.1 of the Criminal Code of Canada. The matter involved a serious accident after the vehicle was stolen. Ms. Karpa argued for a conditional discharge, and it was granted by the court. No conviction entered.

  Theft Conditional Discharge Dangerous Driving

• R. v. A.G.2016

  The client as charged with fraud over $5000.00. A conviction would have meant the client would lose their job. Ms. Karpa secured a complete withdrawal of the charge. No conviction. No criminal record.

  Fraud Crime over $5000

• R. v. S.N.2016

  he client was charged with theft under $500.00 and failure to appear in court. The charges were withdrawn. No record. No conviction.

  Crime under $5000 Theft

• R. v. M.O.2016

  The client was charged with theft under $5000.00 (shoplifting). The matter was withdrawn for successful completion of Alternative Measures.

  Crime under $5000 Theft

• R. v. M.Q.2016

  The client was charged with theft under $5000.00 and failing to appear at court. The matter involved a domestic dispute wherein the complainant alleged the theft of a telephone. Initially the crown would not agree to the referral to Alternative Measures, but Ms, Karpa convinced them to do so. Ms. Karpa secured the withdrawal of the charges after the matter was referred to Alternative Measures.

  Crime under $5000 Theft Administrative Offences

• R. v. D.B.2016

  The client was charged with theft of a motor vehicle. The matter was very serious, as the allegation would have meant that the client would have faced the termination of his employment if convicted. Initially the crown was not willing to refer the matter to Alternative Measures. However, with the work that Ms. Karpa did, the crown agreed to refer the matter. After successfully completing the program, the charge against the client was withdrawn. No criminal conviction/no criminal record. The client maintained his employment.

  Theft

• R. v. R.G.2016

  The client was charged with theft under $5000.00 for shoplifting from a local grocery store. The client was referred to the Alternative Measures Program. Upon successful completion, Ms. Karpa had the charge withdrawn. No criminal record/no criminal conviction.

  Crime under $5000 Theft

• R. v. J.M.2016

  The client was charged with multiple possession of stolen property offences, in addition to trafficking in property obtained by crime, possession of a weapon, obstruction of a police officer and multiple failures to appear/breaches of release. The crown sought significant jail time given the client'’s related record. Ms. Karpa successfully argued for time served.

  Weapons Obstruction Breaches Administrative Offences Property Offences

• R. v. K.M.2016

  The client was charged with arson. The situation involved an allegation that but for the evidence provided by the client, the police would not have discovered the culprit. There were serious issues involving the client's mental health. With a lot of perseverance and hard work, Ms. Karpa was able to have the matter referred to Alternative Measures on the basis of the lesser included offence of mischief/damage to property. Upon successful completion of the program, the charge was withdrawn.

  Mischief Property Offences