An individual had not paid for $ 52 worth of gas in a service station. He was later arrested by police and charged with theft under $ 5,000 under Section 334 b) ii) of the Criminal Code. He had already been convicted previously of driving under the influence,
but nevertheless wished to avoid having a record for this charge, because a conviction for theft could have affected his travel to the United States, as well as his work as an international truck driver.
Therefore, he hired Mr Xavier Cormier to defend him. After undertaking negotiations with the Prosecutor, our criminal lawyer pleaded with the Judge for an absolute discharge for the client. The client made a $ 200 donation. The discharge was granted and the client avoided having a criminal record for theft.
Some clients of Mr Cormier are given a criminal record. See notice.
