Charges Withdrawn for Theft from Mail

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 Upon payment of a small charitable donation, the charges against both of them were withdrawn.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.