R. v. N.S. – Vancouver Provincial Court

Charge: Theft under $5000 (shoplifting).

Issue: Given our client’s background and remorse, whether it was in the public interest to proceed with a criminal prosecution.

Result: Mr. mines was able to persuade Crown counsel to admit our client into the Alternative Measures program. Upon completion, Crown counsel entered a stay of proceedings, bringing the matter to an end. No criminal conviction.