Criminal Lawyer Markham
If you are facing criminal charges in Markham, Karapancev Law is prepared to defend your case. Our firm is based in downtown Toronto and regularly represents clients throughout York Region. Call (416) 613-9984 for a free, confidential consultation.
Criminal Defence for Markham Residents
Markham is one of the GTA’s largest and most diverse cities, home to a significant number of professionals and business owners. A criminal charge can have consequences that extend well beyond the courtroom, impacting professional licensing, immigration applications, and business relationships. Many of our Markham clients are professionals facing their first interaction with the justice system, and they need a defence that accounts for everything that is at stake.
At Karapancev Law, we understand these concerns because we regularly represent people in exactly this situation. Our founder, Alexander Karapancev, has built his practice around complex, high-stakes cases. His experience as a former Crown prosecutor, his Master of Laws from Osgoode Hall Law School, and his recognition by national media as a criminal law expert reflect the calibre of advocacy our Markham clients receive.
Charges We Defend in Markham
We represent Markham clients facing charges including DUI and impaired driving, domestic assault, sexual assault, drug possession and trafficking, assault and violent crimes, fraud and theft, firearms and weapons offences, bail hearings, and regulatory and other offences.
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Recent Cases
R. v. H.Y.: The client was charged with domestic assault allegations. All charges dismissed at trial.
In a domestic assault trial in Toronto, the Crown adduced witness evidence about the complainant having alleged injuries following the incident.. The defence’s theory was that the complainant was the aggressor and that any injuries were the result of self-defence. The cross-examination of the complainant uncovered many inconsistencies, and the crown asked the charges be dismissed.
R. v. S.L.: The client was accused of assault with a weapon.
It was alleged that she encountered a former partner walking on the road and hit him with her car. It was alleged that she then hit him a second time with the car. It was the defence position that the client was innocent and numerous pre-trials were conducted. Ultimately the charge was withdrawn.
R. v. T.N.: The client was charged with sexual assault, sexual interference, and breaching his bail.
The client was charged with sexual assault and sexual interference and a breach of bail charge. The sexual offences were related to allegations made by a former friend of the client. It was the defence position that the complainant was lying and had a motive to do so. The matter was scheduled for a preliminary hearing. Over several days of testimony, the defence was able to secure testimony that the Complainant lied to the police and her mother. Further, the defence was able to elicit testimony from the complainant’s friend that she coached her to lie to the police on her behalf. At the conclusion of the preliminary hearing, the sexual assault and sexual interference charges were withdrawn.
R. v. I.D. : The client was charged with cocaine and fentanyl possession for the purpose of trafficking following a police investigation in Milton.
He was discovered in a car with a large amount of drugs in the trunk. Following a thorough examination of the disclosure, a number of major concerns emerged. The prosecution dropped all charges after continuing negotiations.
