Prolific Thief Gets Away with Stealing a Large Plasma Television
Prolific Thief Gets Away with Stealing a Large Plasma Television
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Charge(s):
CC: s.334(b) – Theft Under $5000
Allegations:
My client stole a 51” Samsung Plasma TV from The Brick. A store employee recognized my client a few days later at a local drug store and tried to detain him with his friend as the police were called, but my client got away. The employee told police that my client picked up this large, heavy television, still in its box, and ran through the store to the warehouse bay door to a waiting car. The employee gave chase to the car, but they got away. A few days later, my client was arrested in a different stolen vehicle.
Result:
This matter was scheduled for trial. My client is disabled and incapable of lifting such a large and heavy television, let alone capable of running with it in his arms. I obtained from my client’s doctor a large volume of medical records supporting this theory. In addition, my client’s friend, who is currently a serving inmate at the Drumheller Penitientiary, provided a statement to police, wherein he alone accepted full responsibility for the theft. Despite serious doubts, and despite my client’s lengthy and related criminal record, which includes approximately 30 convictions, many of which are for thefts, frauds and robberies, the Crown conceded that in the circumstances there was no reasonable likelihood of a conviction and agreed to withdraw the charge. No criminal conviction.
Break and Enter Charges Reduced to Mischief and a Discharge
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Charge(s):
CC: s.348(1)(a) – Break and Enter with Intent to Commit an Indictable Offence, s.355(b) – Possession of Stolen Property
Allegations:
My client and a couple of other youths stole a key to their school from a teacher. They broke into the school and rummaged through numerous classrooms, stealing a few items.
Result:
On the day of trial, I persuaded the Crown to withdraw the B&E charge and accept a plea to only the PSP charge. My client was granted a conditional discharge. After completing 20 hours of community service, the criminal charges will be withdrawn. No criminal record.
B&E and PSP Charges Withdrawn
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Charge(s):
CC: s.348(1)(a) – Break and Enter with Intent to Commit an Indictable Offence, s.355(b) – Possession of Stolen Property
Allegations:
My client and a couple of other youths stole a key to their school from a teacher. They broke into the school and rummaged through numerous classrooms, stealing a few items.
Result:
On the day of trial, I persuaded the Crown to withdraw the B&E charge and accept a plea to only the PSP charge. My client was granted a conditional discharge. After completing 20 hours of community service, the criminal charges will be withdrawn. No criminal record.
Charges Withdrawn for Theft from Mail
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Charge(s):
CC: s.334(b) – Theft
Allegations:
My clients kept a package that was delivered to their residence, but intended for their former tenant. They opened it and took the contents, including: cash, clothing, food, electronics, photographs and other items.
Result:
I negotiated a referral to the Alternative Measures Program for both clients. Upon payment of a small charitable donation, the charges against both of them were withdrawn. No criminal convictions.
Charges Dropped in $122,000 Fraud
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Charge(s):
CC: s.380(1)(a) – Fraud over $5000; WCA: s.152(1) – Providing False or Misleading Information
Allegations:
My client was accused of providing false information to the Worker’s Compensation Board regarding her inability to work, following an historical event, which occurred at her workplace. WCB was seeking compensation in the amount of nearly $122,000.
Result:
This matter was destined for a judge and jury trial. On the eve of a week-long Preliminary Inquiry, the Crown stayed all charges (withdrawn). No compensation required. No criminal convictions.
