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Criminal Lawyer North York
If you have been charged with a criminal offence in North York, Karapancev Law is here to help. North York is part of the City of Toronto, and our downtown office provides direct access to experienced criminal defence representation with no geographic barrier. Call (416) 613-9984 for a free, confidential consultation.
Criminal Defence in North York
North York is one of Toronto’s most populated and diverse communities. Criminal charges here range from domestic assault and fraud to drug offences, impaired driving, and serious violent crimes. Whatever the charge, every client at Karapancev Law receives the same standard of defence, thorough disclosure review, early identification of Charter issues, and a lawyer who prepares every file as though it is going to trial.
Our founder, Alexander Karapancev, has conducted hundreds of trials before Ontario’s criminal courts. His background includes a Master of Laws from Osgoode Hall Law School, experience as a Crown prosecutor, and a seat on the Executive Board of the Ontario Bar Association’s Criminal Justice Section. His expertise in cross-examination and trial strategy has produced acquittals, withdrawals, and stays of proceedings for clients facing the most serious allegations.
Charges We Defend in North York
We represent North York clients charged with 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.
