A client of criminal lawyer Xavier Cormier was charged with fraud under 5000$ (section 380 Criminal Code of Canada). A criminal record could have resulted in the client losing her job . Mr. Cormier discussed the case with the Prosecutor. The client pleaded guilty to the charge. Given the fact that she made a donation to a benevolent organisation and considering her personal situation, the Prosecutor and Mr Cormier suggested the Judge give her an absolute discharge. The Judge accepted the parties’ suggestion and decided on an absolute discharge.
Not all clients of defence attorney Cormier receive a discharge. See notice.
