Theft & Property Crime Recent Case Summaries

Client was charged with possession of marijuana and cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, possession of property obtained by crime, and failure to comply with a probation order. Police stopped the client’s vehicle for speeding, smelled burnt marijuana, and searched the vehicle. Officers found five kilograms of marijuana, twenty-eight grams of cocaine, $1,570 in cash, and a digital scale. We successfully negotiated the withdrawal of all charges before trial.

Client faced serious provincial and federal charges including possession of stolen property over $5,000, possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking, and breach of a release order. A two-day trial was scheduled, but we resolved the provincial charges through extrajudicial sanctions on the day of trial. We also negotiated the complete withdrawal of all federal charges during pretrial discussions with the Crown.

Client was charged with robbery with a firearm, break and enter with intent, use of an imitation firearm, possession of a dangerous weapon, disguise with intent, and pointing a firearm. She and two co-accused allegedly broke into a home and robbed two women while disguised and armed with firearms and an axe. We convinced the Crown not to proceed with the prosecution.

Client was charged with robbery after she and two males accosted a young person at a TTC station and stole money from him. We negotiated a guilty plea to the lesser charge of theft under.

Client faced multiple serious charges including three counts of sexual assault, three counts of assault, two counts of voyeurism, unlawfully being in a dwelling, and criminal harassment. On the day of trial, we negotiated the withdrawal of all charges except one count of assault and avoided a jail sentence.

Client was charged with assault with a weapon, mischief under $5,000, and failing to comply with an undertaking. She allegedly struck her partner with a golf club, breaking it, and destroyed his iPad while already bound by a no-contact order from a previous assault charge. The Crown sought jail time, probation, and a DNA sample. We presented a mitigating package highlighting her mental health and addiction issues, securing her acceptance into a mental health diversion program.