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Vancouver Commercial Crimes Defence Lawyers

British Columbia Breach of Trust Defence Law Firm

Breach of trust offences, such as theft from an employer, are serious matters in terms of how they are approached by the Crown. The Crown is likely to seek incarceration for a person who steals from an employer, even if it is their first offence.

At Mines & Company, we understand the nuances of defending commercial crime charges. We know how the Crown approaches these cases. We know how to challenge search warrants and police statements, and how to test the strength of the Crown's documentary evidence. We have more than 18 years of experience, which we use to vigorously defend our clients' rights.

In one of our recent successes (R. v. S.Q. in Vancouver Provincial Court), our client was accused of defrauding a credit union of more than $20,000 and charged with theft over $5,000. We convinced the court to grant a 24-month suspended sentence and a "stand alone" restitution order. No jail for our client.

What Are Commercial Crimes?

Commercial crimes, typically charged as Theft or Fraud Over $5,000, come in many forms, including breach of trust or theft from an employer. We defend clients charged with various employee theft offences as well as frauds against banks, other financial institutions and insurance companies. We have represented several clients charged with committing fraud against the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC). We are committed to defending your right to be investigated fairly and treated lawfully.

Start With a Free Initial Consultation

To schedule a free initial consultation with one of our Vancouver commercial crimes defence lawyers, call 877-467-1804 or contact us via e-mail.

Recent Successes | Click to View
  • January 31,2012
    R. vs. E.B. - Richmond Provincial Court
    Charge: Assault Police Officer.
    Issue: Whether, in the circumstances, it was in the public interest for Mr. Mansoori-Dara's client to be granted a conditional discharge.
    Result: After hearing Mr. Mansoori-Dara's submissions, the court granted his client a conditional discharge. No conviction.
  • January 25, 2012
    R. vs. V.K. - Richmond Provincial Court
    Charges: Theft Under $5000 (from employer).
    Issue: Whether it was contrary to the public interest for Mr. Mines' client to be granted a conditional discharge.
    Result: After hearing Mr. Mines' submissions, the Court granted a 9 month conditional discharge. No criminal conviction .
  • January 24, 2012
    R. vs. G.L. - RCMP Investigation
    Charges: Importing Child Pornography.
    Issue: Whether Mr. Mines' client had knowledge of the material found by customs officers on a computer hard drive that he brought into Canada.
    Result: Mr. Mines was able to steer his client through the investigation with no charge being recommended by police.
  • January 5, 2012
    R. vs. B.T. - Port Coquitlam Provincial Court
    Charges: Theft Over $5000 (from employer).
    Issue: Whether jail was the appropriate sentence for this breach of trust case which involved a theft of almost $70,000.
    Result: Mr. Mines was able to persuade Crown to resolve this case on a single count of theft and to persue a joint submission for a community based sentence. The court granted an 18 month conditional sentence order. No jail.
  • January 3, 2012
    R. vs. H.B. - Vancouver Provincial Court
    Charges: Assault x2; Unlawful Confinement.
    Issue: Whether the Crown could prove the confinement charge and whether it was in the public interest for Mr. Mansoori-Dara's client to be granted a discharge.
    Result: Mr. Mansoori-Dara was able to persuade Crown counsel to stay the confinement charge and one of the assault charges. After hearing Mr. Manoori-Dara's submissions,the Court granted his client a conditional discharge. No conviction.
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