Theft & Property Crime Recent Case Summaries

Client was charged with possession of property obtained by crime and breach of probation after being arrested near a stolen vehicle. We negotiated with the Crown and secured a withdrawal of all charges.

Client was charged with trafficking property obtained by crime after police flagged a fraudulently registered vehicle the client was attempting to sell. The Crown’s initial position required a guilty plea, a sentence, and a DNA sample. We negotiated with the Crown and secured a withdrawal of all charges with no admission of guilt.

Client faced multiple charges including uttering threats of death, being unlawfully in a dwelling house, and mischief. We negotiated with the Crown and secured a withdrawal of all charges in exchange for a common law peace bond.

Client was charged with theft under $5,000 for allegedly stealing a box of cheese from Longos Supermarket. Despite the client having previously received diversion on earlier charges, we persuaded the Crown during pretrial discussions that the client deserved a second chance. The client was accepted into the alternative measures program and upon completing community service, the charge was diverted.

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 We successfully secured approval for diversion, resulting in all charges being withdrawn.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.