Criminal lawyer Xavier Cormier was representing a client charged with break and entry (Section 348 (1) a) e) Criminal Code of Canada). He was specifically charged with breaking and entering into a building with the intent of committing a criminal offence therein.
The client claimed he had never had the intention of stealing anything whatsoever .Two other accomplices were also charged, and one of them had already pleaded guilty when Mr. Cormier was contacted.
After Mr. Cormier discussed the case with the Prosecutor, the latter agreed to drop the charges against Mr. Cormier’s client, who was acquitted.
Not all Mr. Cormier’s clients are acquitted. See notice.
