A client was arrested for shoplifting (Section 334 b)ii) Criminal Code) and for shoving the security guard while exiting the store (assault, under Section 266 b) of the Criminal Code). This client had to avoid having a criminal record because of the nature of his job.
Carlos Bolivar, a criminal lawyer with Cormier Simard, negotiated with the Prosecutor. They agreed to suggest the Judge sentence the client to an absolute discharge once the latter made a $ 500 donation to a charity organization.
The Judge granted the client an absolute discharge, which made it possible for him to avoid having a criminal record.
Not all the clients of Carlos Bolivar can receive a discharge. See notice.
