Cases for Property Related Offences

• R. v. J.M.2016

  The client was charged with theft under $5000.00 (shoplifting). Ms. Karpa had the charge withdrawn. No criminal record/no criminal conviction.

  Crime under $5000 Theft

• R. v. J.D.2016

  The client was charged with mischief/damage to property, possession of stolen property, and possession of break and enter instruments. The crown was initially unwilling to agree to refer the matter to Alternative Measures. Ms. Karpa convinced the crown to agree to the referral. The client completed the program and all charges were withdrawn. No criminal record/no criminal conviction.

  Mischief Theft Property Offences

• R. v. A.F.2016

  The client was charged with theft under $5000.00 (shoplifting). The matter was referred to the Alternative Measures Program and the charge was dropped after successful completion of the same.

  Crime under $5000 Theft

• R. v. J.B.2016

  The client was charged with theft under $5000.00 (section 334(B) of the Criminal Code of Canada) in relation to a shoplifting allegation. The charge was withdrawn.

  Crime under $5000 Theft

• R. v. L.F.2016

  The client was charged with break and enter, common assault, and mischief. Ms. Karpa prepared for trial. At trial, the charges were withdrawn by the crown. No criminal conviction/no criminal record.

  Assaults Mischief Property Offences

• R. v. M.C.2016

  The client was charged with theft under $5000.00 for shoplifting. The charge was withdrawn.

  Crime under $5000 Theft

• R. v. J.W.2016

  The client was charged with theft under $5000.00 for shoplifting. Ms. Karpa had the matter referred to Alternative Measures and the charge was withdrawn. No criminal conviction/no criminal record.

  Crime under $5000 Theft

• R. v. C.F.2016

  The client was charged with fraud over $5000.00 in an employment context. The client was facing jail time. Ms. Karpa prepared the matter for trial. The crown agreed to withdraw the charge just days before the trial. No criminal record/no criminal conviction.

  Fraud Crime over $5000

• R. v. S.H.2016

  The client was charged with theft of mail. Originally an indictable offence, Ms. Karpa was able to convince the crown to re-elect summarily after the client entered a guilty plea to an offence under a different quasi-criminal Act. The client received probation for two years and no criminal conviction.

  Theft Probation

• R. v. S.Y.2016

  The client was charged with theft under $5000.00 (shoplifting). The matter was referred to the Alternative Measures Program and the charge was dropped after successful completion of the same. No criminal record/no conviction.

  Crime under $5000 Theft

• R. v. E.D.2016

  The client was charged with theft under $5000, failing to appear for fingerprinting, failing to attend court and being intoxicated in a public place. The client was adamant that this was a case of mistaken identity, as he never lived in Calgary, and was not in the city at the time of the offences. Ms. Karpa was successful in negotiating with the crown on that basis that the charges should be withdrawn.

  Crime under $5000 Theft Causing a Disturbance Administrative Offences

• R. v. M.M.2016

  The client was charged with theft under $5000.00, breaking & entering, mischief and trespassing at night. The Crown agreed to refer the matter to the Alternative Measures Program under the guise of it being a lesser included offence of unlawfully in a dwelling house, and the charge was eventually dropped after successful completion of the same.

  Crime under $5000 Mischief Theft Property Offences

• R. v. B.C.2016

  The client was charged with mischief to property under $5000. He plead guilty to the offence and received probation due to a related record.

  Crime under $5000 Mischief

• R. v. J.D.2016

  The client was charged with being in possession of stolen property and failing to appear. He plead not guilty and a trial date was set. Ms. Karpa was successful in having all charges withdrawn on the date of trial. No conviction/no criminal record.

  Theft Administrative Offences

• R. v. G.D.2016

  The client was charged with theft of a motor vehicle. Initially the crown was unwilling to refer the matter to diversion. However, Ms. Karpa provided the crown with information which made them change their mind. The matter was referred to diversion and upon completion of the requirements, the charge was withdrawn.

  Theft

• R. v. I.C.2016

  The client was charged with fraud over $5000 and theft over $5000 from an employer. Ms. Karpa worked diligently with the client to show the crown that the allegations were unfounded, and a matter of a civil case versus a criminal case. Normally, this type of matter would garner a sentence of jail if convicted or if found guilty. The matter was withdrawn by the crown after Ms. Karpa met with them and reviewed the detailed documents prepared in support of the client'’s assertions.

  Crime under $5000 Theft Fraud Crime over $5000

• R. v. B.L.2015

  The client was charge with property related offences and breaches of release. The client had an extensive related record. The Crown sought an additional 3 months in jail. Ms. Karpa argued for time served so that the client could be released and could go home, and the Court agreed with Ms. Karpa'’s proposal.

  Breaches Property Offences

• R. v. J.L.2015

  Client was charged with theft under $5000.00 (shoplifting). Although the client had a related record, Ms. Karpa secured a low fine for the client.

  Crime under $5000 Theft

• R. v. W.P.2015

  The client was charged with multiple theft matters including theft of a vehicle. Despite having a related record, Ms. Karpa managed to secure a plea to a small fine for the client.

  Theft

• R. v. M.A.2015

  The client was charged with theft under $5000.00 (shoplifting). Ms. Karpa had the charge withdrawn outright at the first appearance in court. No record/no conviction.

  Crime under $5000 Theft

• R. v. N.G.2015

  The client was charged with theft under $5000.00 in relation to a shoplifting allegation. Ms. Karpa had the client enter into the Alternative Measures Program, and complete it early so the charge was withdrawn. No conviction/no criminal record.

  Crime under $5000 Theft

• R. v. R.A.2015

  The client was charged with fraud under $5000.00. The client had a related record for which she had received jail time. However, Ms. Karpa was able to have the client avoid jail, and pay a fine instead.

  Crime under $5000 Fraud

• R. v. C.M.2015

  The client was charged with numerous counts of fraud and theft offences, as well as failing to appear in court, and breaches of court orders. Ms. Karpa had the breaches of court orders and the failures to appear withdrawn. No conviction and no criminal record for those offences.

  Theft Fraud Breaches Administrative Offences

• R. v. D.G.2015

  The client was charged with the criminal of theft under $5000.00 (shoplifting). Calgary criminal lawyer Susan Karpa met with the Crown and convinced the Crown to withdraw the charges. No conviction. No criminal record.

  Crime under $5000 Theft

• R. v. D.Z.2015

  The client was charged with multiple charges of possession of stolen property, theft under $5000.00, breaches of recognizance, firearms offences, and failures to appear in court (over 15 charges). The client had a lengthy related record. The Crown argued for a lengthy jail sentence. Ms. Karpa argued for a short jail sentence. The Judge agreed with Ms. Karpa, and the client received a short jail sentence.

  Weapons Crime under $5000 Theft Breaches Administrative Offences