Criminal Lawyer Richmond Hill
If you are facing criminal charges in Richmond Hill, Karapancev Law provides experienced criminal defence from our Toronto office. We regularly represent clients throughout York Region. Call (416) 613-9984 for a free, confidential consultation.
Criminal Defence for Richmond Hill Residents
Richmond Hill is a growing community with a diverse population, and criminal charges here are taken as seriously as in any Ontario court. Whether you are facing an allegation of domestic assault, a drug charge, or a complex fraud matter, the stakes are the same, your freedom, your career, and your reputation. These cases require a defence that is prepared for trial from day one.
Alexander Karapancev founded our firm on that principle. His credentials, a Master of Laws from Osgoode Hall Law School, experience as a Crown prosecutor, and a position on the Executive Board of the OBA Criminal Justice Section, are backed by a track record of successful outcomes in hundreds of trials across Ontario. He is frequently called upon by CBC, CTV, and CP24 for expert commentary on criminal law matters.
Charges We Defend in Richmond Hill
We represent Richmond Hill 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 Ultimately the charge was withdrawn.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.
