Regina v. A.A.G. [December 2016] – Shoplifting

Section 334(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada – Shoplifting from a retail store A.A.G. was charged with theft under $5000.00 after a loss prevention officer (Retail Security Gaurd) observed A.A.G take merchandise out of Walmart without paying. This was not the first time A.A.G. faced charges of this nature. As a result of the CCTV footage that captured the theft …

Regina v. E.K.S. [December 2016] – Checkstop

Section 254(2)(b) of the Criminal Code –  Refusal to provide a sample- Checkstop While E.K.S. was on her way home from a work party, she was stopped by the Calgary Police Service at a Checkstop.   The investigating officer asked E.K.S. if she had consumed any alcohol. E.K.S., a professional who had never been in trouble with the law before, answered in an …

Regina v. F.G.S. [December 2016]- Break and Enter

Section 348 of the Criminal Code of Canada – Break and enter with intent F.G.S. was evicted from his home as consequence of a breakdown in the relationship with his house mates. Thereafter, F.G.S. allegedly broke into the residence and stole jewellery, electronics, and cash. Unfortunately for F.G.S., a neighbour witnessed the event and identified F.G.S. as the individual who broke into the …

Regina v. A.Z. [October 2016] – Road rage

Section 267 of the Criminal Code of Canada – Assault causing bodily harm – Road rage A.Z., an elderly gentleman, and his son were driving downtown Calgary on their way to work when they attempted to turn right at an intersection.  A.Z. was a professional driver and acted with caution as he signalled and slowly turned right.  As their vehicle was …

Regina v. R.S. [October 2016] – Theft over $5000 – Criminal Lawyer

Section 322 of the Criminal Code of Canada – Theft from Employer  Criminal Lawyer R.S. was employed as a  service technician for a company that offered in-house, on-site repair of appliances.  The nature of R.S.’s role required him to take parts and tools from his employer and to reimburse his employer at a later date.  Ultimately, R.S. and his employer experienced a breakdown …

Regina v. K.F. [October 2016] – Red Mile Sucker Punch

Section 266 of the Criminal Code of Canada – Red Mile Sucker Punch K.F. was a patron at a popular bar located on 17th avenue (the “Red Mile”) in Calgary, AB.  The bar’s security team asked K.F. to leave because he was too intoxicated.  K.F. left the bar and appeared to be compliant with security.  However,  as security was standing out front …

Regina v. S.T [Provincial Court of Alberta, Calgary – September 2016]

S.T. was charged with assault upon his girlfriend. S.T. and his girlfriend got into an argument after a long day of drinking at a local pub. As is often the case in cases of this nature, the first person to call the police has their version of events believed by the police. S.T. was alleged to have pushed his girlfriend …

Regina v. D.F. [Provincial Court of Alberta, Calgary – June 2016]

D.F. was charged with assault and uttering threats. These charges were particularly aggravating because they were purported to be racially motivated. D.F. and another individual were alleged to have assaulted a visible minority on the Calgary transit system. The situation was captured by no less than ten security cameras, which made this prosecution particularly challenging. Sean Fagan filed a Charter …

Regina v. R.D. [Provincial Court of Alberta, Calgary – April 2016]

R.D. was charged with criminal harassment and 14 counts of breach of Court orders. R.D. was alleged to have criminally harassed his ex-girlfriend and breached Court orders to not contact his ex-girlfriend. Because R.D. was alleged to have repeatedly failed to abide by Court orders, the Crown was initially vehemently opposed to his release, which made securing his release particularly …