Criminal Lawyer Scarborough
If you are facing criminal charges in Scarborough, Karapancev Law can represent you. Scarborough is part of the City of Toronto, and our downtown office serves clients across all Toronto courts. Call (416) 613-9984 for a free, confidential consultation.
Criminal Defence in Scarborough
Scarborough is a large, densely populated area of Toronto with a high volume of criminal matters. Common charges include assault, domestic assault, drug offences, impaired driving, and theft. Regardless of the allegation, a criminal conviction carries consequences that follow you for life, affecting employment, travel, immigration, and your standing in the community. The right defence can change the outcome entirely.
Alexander Karapancev has spent his career handling complex criminal cases across Ontario. His experience as a former Crown prosecutor means he understands how the prosecution thinks, where their case is weakest, and how to exploit those weaknesses. His Master of Laws from Osgoode Hall Law School and his recognition by CBC, CTV, CP24, and the Toronto Star reflect a level of expertise that our Scarborough clients benefit from directly.
Charges We Defend in Scarborough
We defend Scarborough 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 Ultimately the charge was withdrawn.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.
