Theft & Property Crime Recent Case Summaries

Client, a young offender, was charged with possession of property obtained by crime after police located him and others following a reported break-in attempt. The client had made a statement to police admitting the property in his possession was stolen. Despite the admission, we negotiated a diversion program with the Crown. Upon completion, the charge was withdrawn.

Client, a young offender, was charged with theft under $5,000 after store security observed her concealing merchandise and leaving a retail store without paying. We negotiated with the Crown and secured a withdrawal of the charge before trial with no admission of guilt.

Client faced charges of theft under $5,000, assault with intent to resist arrest, and possession of stolen property after an incident at a retail store. Store security alleged the client concealed items and assaulted a security officer during an attempted arrest. We negotiated with the Crown and secured a withdrawal of all charges before trial with no admission of guilt.

Client was charged with theft under $5,000 after allegedly shoplifting from a retail store. We successfully negotiated a diversion program. Upon completing the program requirements, the Crown withdrew the charge.

Client, a young offender, faced four counts of possession of property obtained by crime after police observed him loading stolen motor vehicle engines into a vehicle during an undercover investigation. We negotiated with the Crown and secured a withdrawal of all charges before trial.

Client was charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of stolen property after police observed him fleeing a stolen vehicle. Police alleged the client discarded marijuana during the chase. On the morning of trial, we demonstrated there was no reasonable prospect of conviction and secured a withdrawal of all charges.