Break and Enter Charges Reduced to Mischief and a Discharge
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 After completing 20 hours of community service, the criminal charges will be withdrawn.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B&E and PSP Charges Withdrawn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 After completing 20 hours of community service, the criminal charges will be withdrawn.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Charges Withdrawn for Theft from Mail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 Upon payment of a small charitable donation, the charges against both of them were withdrawn.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.
Theft Charge Withdrawn at Trial
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Charge(s):
CC: s.334(b) – Theft
Allegations:
My client and her friend were caught with a sweater that had been stolen from the lockers at the local pool. Both accused the other of taking it.
Result:
My client refused the Crown’s offer to divert her to the Extra-Judicial Sanctions program, insisting on her innocence. On the day of trial, the Crown withdrew the charge. No criminal conviction.
