Recent Case Summaries

Client faced fraud over $5,000, possession of property obtained by crime, and money laundering charges. The Crown sought jail time, a conviction, and probation. We negotiated with the Crown and demonstrated the severe impact a conviction would have on the client. The Crown agreed to withdraw all charges upon payment of restitution.

Client was charged with theft under $5,000 for allegedly stealing beauty products from Shoppers Drug Mart. Store loss prevention observed the client conceal the items and leave without paying. The stolen products were recovered from the client’s person and purse. This was not the client’s first criminal charge. We successfully secured approval for diversion, resulting in all charges being withdrawn. Five months later, we also obtained the destruction of the client’s fingerprints and photographs.

Client, a young offender, was charged with theft under $5,000. Store security observed the client conceal merchandise worth $114.63 at a Walmart and leave without paying. Security stopped the client and police were called. We successfully negotiated the withdrawal of the charge before trial.

Client was charged with theft under $5,000 for allegedly stealing a $40 scarf from Hudson’s Bay Company. We secured approval for the client to complete a diversion program. Upon completing the program, which consisted of a charitable donation and a letter of apology, the Crown withdrew the charge.

Client, a pharmacy employee, was charged with fraud under $5,000 after allegations of diverting refunds to her personal bank account. The client had given a statement to police admitting to the allegations. Despite the admission, we negotiated with the Crown and secured a withdrawal of the charge before trial.

Client was charged with theft under $5,000, assault with intent to resist arrest, and possession of property obtained by crime. The Crown alleged the client and two friends attended a Real Canadian Superstore in Toronto, concealed items on their persons, and attempted to leave without paying. When store security confronted them outside, a struggle ensued and a security officer was repeatedly assaulted. We successfully negotiated the withdrawal of all charges before trial.