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Vancouver Shoplifting Charge Lawyers

British Columbia Theft Crime Defence Law Firm

Being accused of a crime is incredibly stressful, particularly if you have never been charged with an offence before. This is the case for many people accused of shoplifting, which typically involves a charge of theft under $5,000. If you have been accused of this crime, whether it is your first time, or you have been in this situation before, it is important that you choose an experienced lawyer who will stand by your side. You will find that lawyer at Mines & Company.

In one of our recent successes (R. v. R.C. in North Vancouver Provincial Court), our client was accused of shoplifting and charged with theft under $5,000. At issue was whether it was in the public interest to proceed with the charge. We persuaded the Crown to stay the charges and allow our client into an alternative measures program. No criminal record.

There are always options in shoplifting cases. An experienced criminal lawyer knows what they are. We have more than 18 years of experience. Our lawyers' backgrounds include Crown prosecution work, so we understand the opposition. We know when to argue that our client should enter an alternative measures program, which is often the best solution to a shoplifting case. We also Know when it is best to proceed to trial.

What Does Alternative Measures Mean?

This is an alternative to traditional penalties such as fines, incarceration and a criminal record. Although the alternative measures program may require community service, the impact is significantly less severe than a criminal conviction for shoplifting.

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To schedule a free initial consultation with a Vancouver shoplifting charge lawyer, call us at 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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