A client of criminal lawyer Xavier Cormier was charged with possession of stolen goods (Sections 354(1) and 355b)ii) Criminal Code). He was accused more specifically of having in his possession some tools that had been stolen from his employer. The client admitted he was guilty but wished to avoid having a criminal record for personal and occupational reasons.
Therefore, a representative of the Cormier Simard firm negotiated a guilty plea with the Prosecutor. The attorneys agreed to suggest to the Judge he give a sentence of conditional discharge contingent on the reimbursement of a sum of money to the employer.
The Judge found the parties’ suggestion reasonable and granted the client a discharge.
Not all Mr Xavier Cormier’s clients are entitled to a discharge. See notice.
