Cases tagged as Crime under $5000

Cases in 2021

• R. v. D.H.2021

  The client was charged with assault and theft under $5000. After early case resolution discussions with the Crown, the client was approved and accepted into the Alternative Measures Program. The charge was withdrawn upon completion of the alternative measures program. This resulted in the client having no conviction or record for the charges of assault and theft under $5000.

  Assaults Crime under $5000 Theft

• R. v. S.S.2021

  The client was charged with theft under $5000. Upon early case resolution discussions with the Crown, I was able to convince them there was no reasonable likelihood of conviction such that the charge should be dropped. The issue was the crown's inability to prove intent. This was the best possible outcome at the earliest possible opportunity.

  Crime under $5000 Theft

Cases in 2020

• R. v. H.L.2020

  The client was charged with theft under $5000. After having discussions with the crown, they agreed to refer the matter to Alternative Measures Program. The matter was withdrawn upon completion of the program. The client was left with no criminal record.

  Theft Crime under $5000

• R. v. S.M.2020

  The client was charged with break and enter and mischief causing damage to property under $5000. The client would have faced very serious consequences to employment if convicted. I worked tirelessly to finally convince the crown prosecutor that the charges should be withdrawn outright. The client was left without a criminal record.

  Property Offences Crime under $5000

• R. v. B.S.2020

  The client was charged with theft under $5000 and arose in a grocery store (shoplifting). I successfully had the client referred to the Alternative Measures program, despite there having been a related referral in the past. The client completed the program, and the charge was dropped (withdrawn) by the crown. That left the client with no criminal record/no conviction.

  Crime under $5000 Theft Shoplifting

• R. v. C.M.2020

  The client was charged with two charges of mischief (damage to property) under $5000. The allegation arose when there was a dispute between the parties. After presenting the crown with my assessment of the matter, and a proposed resolution, the crown agreed to outright withdraw the charges against my client. My client was left with a clean record and no conviction.

  Crime under $5000 Mischief

• R. v. G.E.2020

  The client was charged with trafficking in property under $5000 and possession of property under $5000. The matter was set down for ECR discussions and the crown was convinced to refer the matter to the alternative measures program. The client successfully completed the requirements of the program, which included making a charitable donation and composing an essay about what he had learned from this experience. The matter was then withdrawn on the next court date.

  Crime under $5000 Property Offences

Cases in 2019

• R. v. M.H.2019

  The client was charged with possession of a forged document, fraud under $5000, possession of drugs, breaching a CSO condition, failing to comply with a probation order, and failing to attend court. He pleaded guilty to uttering a forged document and possession of drugs. The remaining charges were withdrawn. The client was in custody at the time of his guilty plea. He was given a 15 day global sentence and 18 months probation on his previous conviction.

  Drugs Crime under $5000 Probation Fraud Breaches

• R. v. C.M.2019

  The client was charged with mischief to property under $5000. After having discussions with the crown, counsel were able to reach a resolution. The client paid restitution to the complainant and the charge against him was withdrawn.

  Crime under $5000 Mischief Property Offences

• R. v. B.L.2019

  The client was charged on two different dockets. On one he was charged with possession over $5000. On the second he was charged with possession over $5000, possession under $5000, two counts of failing to comply, failing to provide insurance, driving while unauthorized and operating an unregistered motor vehicle. He pleaded guilty to the possession over charge on the first docket. On the second he pleaded guilty to the possession over charge and the two counts of failing to comply. The remaining charges were withdrawn. He received 90 days incarceration on each docket, for a total of six months. This was to be followed by a period of 12 months of probation.

  Crime under $5000 Crime over $5000

• R. v. H.C.2019

  The client was charged with mischief under $5000.00 (damaging a car). I met with the crown prosecutor to discuss the file, and they agreed to an outright withdrawal of the charge. My client was left with no criminal record and no conviction.

  Crime under $5000 Mischief

• R. v. D.L.2019

  The client was charged with possession of stolen property under $5000.00. The matter was trivial in that the police should not have charged my client. I worked with my client to gather information and documentation that assisted me in negotiating with the crown for a complete withdrawal of the charge. The matter was concluded with the charge dropped, and my client was left with no criminal record and no conviction.

  Crime under $5000 Theft

• R. v. F.A.2019

  The client was charged with theft under $5000.00 and assaulting a peace officer. Initial discussions with the crown yielded a negative response to having the matter differed to the alternative measures program. However, during further discussions and negotiations with the crown, I was able to convince them to refer the matter to a diversion program. Once the client completed the requirements of the program, the charges again her were withdrawn.

  Assaults Crime under $5000 Theft

• R. v. J.M.2019

  The client was charged with possession of stolen property over $5000.00, possession of stolen property under $5000.00, and mischief (damage to property). Subsequent to being charged with that set of charges, he was also charged with two counts of failing to appear and another count of failing to comply with conditions of release (bail). I convinced the crown to drop all charges and to only have my client plead to one count of failing to comply with release, for which he received a small fine.

  Crime under $5000 Mischief Theft

• R. v. S.A.2019

  The client was charged with theft under $5000.00. The client had related referrals to diversion in the past. However, I was able to convince the crown to agree to another referral to diversion. Once the client completed the requirements of the program, the charge was withdrawn.

  Crime under $5000 Theft

• R. v. J.R.2019

  The client was charged with theft under $5000.00 (shoplifting). I convinced the crown to agree to refer the matter to the Alternative Measures Program. Upon completion of the requirements, the charge was withdrawn (dropped).

  Crime under $5000 Theft

• R. v. D.G.2019

  The client was charged with theft under $5000.00, mischief and failing to appear for identification. The failure charge was at warrant status, as the date noted on the promise to appear wasn't clear, and the client showed up for fingerprinting on the date he thought the notice said. The crown agreed to bring the warrant forward and have the charge withdrawn on the first court date, given the circumstances. Originally the file was not approved for the alternative measures program. However, after case resolution discussions with the crown, they agreed to withdraw the charges outright, based on the fact that the client had already paid for the damage, and the disclosure package did not give a full picture of what had actually happened.

  Crime under $5000 Mischief Theft

• R. v. P.G.2019

  The client was charged with theft under $5000.00 (shoplifting). I met with the crown to discuss the prospect of having the charge dropped outright. The crown agreed, and the charge was dropped in court. My client was left without a criminal record and without a conviction.

  Crime under $5000 Theft

• R. v. S.K.2019

  The client was charged with theft under $5000.00. Initially, the crown prosecutor would not agree to referring the matter to the Alternative Measures Program. I had the client complete tasks and obtain documentation and information for me, that I then went to the crown with. I was able to negotiate a resolution of the matter by way of a referral to the diversion program. Once the client had successfully completed the requirements of the program, the charge was withdrawn (dropped). It was important for my client's employment that he did not have a conviction. I was able to give him that peace of mind.

  Crime under $5000 Theft

• R. v. R.T.2019

  The client was charged with mischief to property under $5000.00. Though the crown was initially unwilling to refer the matter to the Alternative Measures Program, once I provided the crown with further information and had further discussions with them, they agreed to refer my client. Once my client completed the requirements of the program for the mischief charge, it was dropped and the matter was concluded, leaving my client with no criminal record and no conviction.

  Crime under $5000 Mischief

• R. v. P.P.2019

  The client was charged with theft under $5000.00. The allegation was that of a trust theft (theft from employer). Usually a trust theft would attract jail time. I was able to work with the client to obtain information and documentation that assisted me in negotiating with the prosecutor who agreed to refer the matter to Mental Health Diversion. Once my client completed the requirements of the program, the crown withdrew the charge and my client was left with no conviction and no criminal record for the theft over $5000.00 charge.

  Crime under $5000 Theft

• R. v. J.S.2019

  The client was initially charged with theft under $5000.00 and pointing a firearm. The crown proceeded with filing a new information with additional charges including assault, theft under $5000.00, using an imitation firearm and possessing a weapon. The client pleaded guilty to assault, theft under $5000.00, and possessing a weapon. Originally the crown was seeking a term of incarceration, but after resolution discussions with the crown, they agreed to a term of probation instead. The remaining charge against him was withdrawn.

  Weapons Crime under $5000 Theft Probation

• R. v. S.J.2019

  The client was charged with multiple driving offences including theft of a motor vehicle, failing to stop at the scene of an accident and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle. He was also charged with possession of property obtained by crime under $5000.00, three counts of breaching probation, six counts of failing to comply and one count of failing to appear. He pleaded guilty to the driving offences, possession of stolen property and breaching probation, along with failures to comply and failing to appear. The remaining charges were withdrawn. The client had an extensive related criminal record. The crown was initially seeking substantial jail time, but I was able to have the jail time reduced significantly for the client. The remainder of his charges were withdrawn.

  Crime under $5000 Theft Probation Obstruction

• R. v. W.W.2019

  The client was charged on multiple files and his offences included two charges of possession of property obtained by crime under $5000.00, two charges of fraud under $5000.00, mischief to property under $5000.00, possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose, carrying a concealed weapon, and two charges of failing to comply with an undertaking (release/bail). The crown was initially seeking probation for the charges. However, I negotiated a resolution whereby my client was referred for a second time to the Mental Health Diversion program. The client was accepted into the program and upon completion of the requirements, all the charges on all of the files were withdrawn.

  Theft Probation Bail Weapons Crime under $5000 Fraud

Cases in 2018

• R. v. J.E.2018

  The client was charged with four charges of possession of stolen property, four charges of uttering a forged document and four charges of fraud under $5000.00. I was able to negotiation a joint submission for a conditional discharge for my client, leaving her without a conviction.

  Crime under $5000 Theft Fraud Conditional Discharge

• 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

Cases in 2017

• 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

• R. v. M.M.2017

  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. L.S.2017

  The client was charged with the indictable offence of theft over $5000. Ms. Karpa was able to convince the crown to lay a new information with separate theft under $5000 counts, so that they would be summary offences, thereby allowing a conditional sentence outcome and no real jail. The client hacond to pay full restitution and received a conditional sentence order of 18 months, followed by 12 months'’ probation. Normally, these types of offences would garner real jail.

  Crime under $5000 Theft Probation Crime over $5000

• 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

Cases in 2016

• 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. 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.S.2016

  The client was initially charged with sexual assault. Though this was originally an indictable offence, the information was re-laid and Ms. Karpa convinced the crown to re-elect summarily. At that time the client was charged with sexual assault, obtaining for consideration sexual services, and fraud under $5000. He plead guilty to fraud over $5000 and a conditional discharge was granted.

  Sexual Assault Crime under $5000 Fraud Conditional Discharge Prostitution

• R. v. G.H.2016

  The client was charged with the robbery of a convenience store employee. The matter would have garnered a jail sentence of three years'’. Ms. Karpa was able to secure a reduced plea to assault with a weapon and theft under $5000.00 for a conditional discharge. The client did not have to spent any time in jail.

  Weapons Crime under $5000 Conditional Discharge Robbery

• 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. 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. 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.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. 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 theft under $5000.00 (shoplifting). Ms. Karpa had the charge withdrawn. No criminal record/no criminal conviction.

  Crime under $5000 Theft

• 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. 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. 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

Cases in 2015

• 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. 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. 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

• R. v. M.M.2015

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

  Crime under $5000 Theft

• R. v. L.W.2015

  The client was charged with the criminal offence of shoplifting (theft under $5000.00). The client was referred to the Alternative Measures program. After completion, the charge against the client was dropped. No criminal record. No conviction.

  Crime under $5000 Theft

• R. v. M.W.2015

  The client faced charges of possession of stolen property under $5000.00 and break and enter. Ms. Karpa argued for a reduction of the charge to unlawfully being in a dwelling house, and argued for Alternative Measures. The client was accepted into the program, and after the program was completed, the charges against the client were all withdrawn. No criminal record. No conviction.

  Crime under $5000 Theft Administrative Offences Property Offences

• R. v. M.S.2015

  The client was charged with the offence of theft under $5000.00 (shoplifting) in Calgary. Ms. Karpa had the charge withdrawn within a couple of months. No criminal record. No conviction.

  Crime under $5000 Theft

• R. v. J.Y.2015

  The client was charged with tag switching in Calgary (fraud under $5000.00). Despite a previous related record, Ms. Karpa had the charge against the client withdrawn. No conviction.

  Crime under $5000 Fraud

• R. v. P.V.2015

  The client was charged with theft under $5000.00. Calgary criminal lawyer Susan Karpa had the charge dropped outright. No conviction. No criminal record.

  Crime under $5000 Theft

• R. v. K.M.2015

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

  Crime under $5000 Theft

• R. v. J.D.2015

  The client was charged with theft under $5000.00 (shoplifting) pursuant to section 334(B) of the Criminal Code of Canada. Ms. Karpa had the charge against her client withdrawn. No conviction/no criminal record.

  Crime under $5000 Theft

• R. v. M.M.2015

  The client was charged with shoplifting (theft under $5000.00). Ms. Karpa was able to have the charges withdrawn outright. No conviction/no criminal record. As is standard for Ms. Karpa, she also sent a letter to the police to ensure that they would destroy the client'’s identification evidence/fingerprints.

  Crime under $5000 Theft

• R. v. C.W.2015

  The client was charged with two counts of robbery, one count of break and enter, and one count of uttering threats. Ms. Karpa had the charges reduced to two counts of theft under $5000.00 and uttering threats for 1 year probation.

  Threats Crime under $5000 Theft Probation Robbery Property Offences

Cases in 2014

• R. v. H.T.2014

  The client was charged with shoplifting (theft under $5000.00) pursuant to section 334(B) of the Criminal Code of Canada. After completing Alternative Measures, the charges against the client were withdrawn, and they avoided a conviction/criminal record. This was very important to the client who would have lost employment if convicted.

  Crime under $5000 Theft

• R. v. T.D.2014

  The client was charged with theft under $5000.00 in relation to a shoplifting allegation. The client participated in the Alternative Measures program, and the charge was withdrawn upon completion of the program. No conviction. No criminal record.

  Crime under $5000 Theft

• R. v. J.S.2014

  The client was charged with theft under $5000.00 in relation to a shoplifting allegation. The client participated in the Alternative Measures program, and the charge was withdrawn upon completion of the program. No conviction. No criminal record.

  Crime under $5000 Theft

Cases in 2013

• R. v. J.F.2013

  The client was charged with several break and enters, theft over $5000, theft under $5000, and breaches of recognizance. Although the allegation of break and enter was serious, and although the client was already out on bail for other break and enter allegations, upon entering guilty pleas to some of the offences, the remaining offences were withdrawn and the client received a 6 month conditional sentence order. That means the client was released to serve the sentence in the community.

  Crime under $5000 Theft Crime over $5000 Breaches Property Offences

• R. v. S.P.2013

  Client was charged with theft under $5000.00. Ms. Karpa convinced the Crown to agree to drop the charge against her client.

  Crime under $5000 Theft