David Karp is known as one of the best criminal defence lawyers in Vancouver and Surrey BC. David is very aggressive in planning your defense, examining all paperwork and negotiating the best possible outcome for your case.
Below are some of his recent cases.
Client was charged with impaired driving over .08. David Karp argued for his client and instead of criminal charges, client was faced a charge in Sec 144 of the Motor vehicle act for driving without due care and attention. Client will not have any driving limits.
Client was charged with assault causing bodily harm. David Karp argued for his client and exposed frailty in the cases. Charges were reduced to simple assault. Suspending sentence.
Client facing fraud charges over $20k dropped to theft under 15K. Client attended Drug Treatment program. Suspended sentence. Probation. No jail.
Client facing sex assault charges. Lengthy assault investigation resulting in lengthy negotiations from prosecutor. David Karp presented many letters of reference detailing character of client. David wrote a legal memo stating law on sexual assault charges. All of these steps led prosecutors to “no charge” the file. Client was able to move on with his life after a very stressful time.
Drug trafficking charge of cocaine, heroine and fentanyl. Client facing 3 years. Dropped to conditional sentence order. House arrest. No Jail.
Sexual Assault Investigation. Presented clients account of events as well as letters of background and character. All these efforts resulted in “no charges laid”.
Assault with a weapon. Dropped to simple assault. Conditional discharge. No record.
Breach of bail. Client facing No go, no contact breach, and harassment charges. All dropped to 1 count of breach and a fine.
Excessive speeding trial. Client found not guilty after cross examination of officer. Won on identification issue.
Spousal assault. Section 8.10 Peacebond. No criminal record.
Contested bail hearing. Multiple accounts of assault, break and enter. Released despite this being the third offence. David Karp was able to secure bail for his client based on offering a good release plan, substantial cash bail and a plan to move out of the immediate area.
Possession for the purpose of trafficking charge for marijuana. Dropped to conditional sentence order. No jail. House Arrest.
Trafficking charges for fentanyl. Dropped to conditional sentence order. No jail. Electronic Monitoring. Client completely changed his life. A psychological report was completed prior to pre-sentencing and it was determined he was dealing with a bipolar medical condition. Client started taking medication and got a job.
Assault. David Karp wrote letters about clients background and argued with Crown that there was likely not going to be a conviction. Stay of Proceedings.
Assault Charge of spouse. Permissive contact obtained with complainant. David Karp defended his client resulting in a Section 8.10 Peacebond. No criminal record.
Charges of impaired driving, dangerous driving, assault with a weapon and assault causing bodily harm as the accident injured 2 people quite badly. Client was driving without a license. All of these charges were reduced to a charge of careless driving resulting in 6 months in jail. Crown was asking for 3 years jail. This was a good outcome considering the past record of the client.
Husband/ Wife Charges of cultivation of marijuana. David Karp was able to expose a Charter issue with the case in terms of warrant. Presented background information of client. Charges dropped against wife. Husband plead guilty. Charges for husband dropped to simple possession with a fine.
Client charged with possession of cocaine with the purposes of trafficking. (PPT Charge) This was a young person with no past criminal record who had gotten involved in a Cocaine trafficking ring. Client was a driver for this ring. Crown was asking for a sentence of 3-5 years. David Karp argued extensively on behalf of his client regarding the background of his client, exposing weaknesses in the case and also presenting past case law. Client was given a conditional sentence order with house arrest. This is a very good outcome considering the seriousness of the charges.
Client was charged with distribution of child pornography originally. Charges dropped to possession of child pornography after Karp argued on clients behalf. Client received a conditional sentence order. House arrest for 9 months. No jail.
Sex assault charge dropped so simple assault with probation. Conditional discharge. No criminal record. Very uncommon to not have a criminal record but Crown couldn’t prove the case after arguments made by Karp.
Client facing Assault charge. Suspended sentence. Probation. No jail.
Client facing Assault charge. Spousal Assault. David Karp defended his client resulting in a Section 8.10 Peacebond. No criminal record.
Supreme Court. Months long case with client facing kidnapping and unlawful confinement charges. David Karp cross examined complainant for 3 days. David Karp defended his client aggressively and effectively-against all charges resulting in a full acquittal.
Client was charged with arson and mischief. David Karp had lengthy negotiations with Crown Counsel to expose weaknesses of case and disclosure. in defending his client against these criminal charges, David Karp provided evidence that fingerprints could have been put there any time. David Karp also exposed weaknesses in police investigation. All charges were dropped. Stay of proceedings. This means that all charges were completely dropped as if the client was never charged.
Supreme court. Client facing charges of importation and distribution of fentanyl and cocaine worth millions of dollars worth. David Karp was able to defend his client in a bail hearing and the client was released on bail which is unusual for charges such as these. Bail was granted based on arguments by David Karp who presented his clients version of facts as well as a large assurity. US trying to extradite client.
Client facing sexual assault charges on child. Child was 16 and Karp was able to argue that the relationship was consensual and provide evidence of a relationship. Charges then were dropped to a Section 8.10 Peacebond. No criminal record.
Client facing excessive speeding charges. Charges Dismissed.
Client facing excessive speeding charges. Charges Dismissed for want of prosecution meaning the police officer did not show up. This was after David Karp had sent the officer a lengthy disclosure request which was not responded to. All charges were withdrawn.
Client was facing allegations of sex assault with a weapon and uttering a threat. David Karp was able to prove that the accuser was lying based on video presented of the client working at the time of the alleged assault. Accuser actually ripped her own clothes and then made accusations of assault and attempted rape. It was proven that the accuser fabricated the entire story. Video of him at bar. Client had to stay in jail for 2 weeks while facing these charges. In the end, there was a stay of proceedings based on the evidence David Karp provided. No criminal record as all charges were dropped.
Client was facing assault charges. Section 8.10 Peacebond. No criminal record.
Driving while prohibited charge with client facing a 1 year driving prohibition. David Karp was able to defend his client and get charge reduced to driving without a license and a 3 month driving prohibition.
Assault charges (spousal assault). David Karp presented a statement from victim withdrawing allegation. Section 8.10 Peacebond. No criminal record.
Impaired driving charges. Charges dropped to Section 144 of the motor vehicle act resulting in a short driving prohibition and a fine. Client was very happy considering he had no previous record and his career would have been very challenging to continue with any criminal charges.
Bail Hearing. Client was accused of being involved in a high end car theft ring. Gang setting. Millions of dollars of vehicles stolen and being put in shipping containers to send to the far east. Successful bail application based on assurity bail, client living with his parents and a curfew.
Possession PPT reduced to simple possession. Two people charged. Charges Dropped against co-accused while the other plead guilty to simple possession resulting in a fine.
Possession of firearm charges with client facing 3 years jail. David Karp prepared a voir dire application to have the gun excluded from evidence. Awaiting decision. Case will be dismissed if this application is successful.
Charged with possession of prohibited weapon and uttering threats. David Karp defended his client against these charges by presenting evidence of mental health issues and drug addiction. Asked for leniency. Charges dropped to one count of simple assault. Conditional discharge. No criminal record.
Charges of assault with a weapon. David Karp negotiated with Crown Counsel effectively resulting in a stay of proceedings. No criminal record.
Withdrawal of guilty plea that was entered with previous counsel with regards to a trafficking charge. David Karp prepared an application for withdrawing the previous please on the basis that the client was uninformed of consequence of guilty plea. The application was successful and now the matter is currently set for trial with an innocent plea. It is unusual for an application of this nature to be successful and the client was grateful for David Karp’s hard work and diligence.
Client was facing assault charges. Section 8.10 Peacebond. No criminal record.
Court of Appeal. Representing client that was convicted of a restricted firearm conviction to overturn conviction. The legal basis for the appeal was that the client was searched based on the police claiming exigent circumstances under s. 529.3 which requires “reasonable grounds to suspect entry into the home is necessary to protect a person’s imminent harm or death, or to prevent the imminent loss or destruction of evidence.”
David Karp is arguing what the circumstances were that allowed to police to claim “exigent circumstances”. Can a general safety concern warrant a search? David Karp is asking the court that the police articulate timeframe and the substance behind their safety concern. This case could be precedent setting case or could even go to Supreme court. Decision is pending.
Substantial drug trafficking case involving cocaine and fentanyl. David Karp helped his client with a plan for rehab which was completed along with putting in a plan for continued rehabilitative measures. David Karp argued compassionately for his client who was an underprivileged woman of color. Client was given a conditional sentence order which is house arrest. This outcome was very good for the client and also highly unusual. This does give the client a second chance at life.
Spousal assault charges. David Karp defended his client resulting in a Section 8.10 Peacebond. No criminal record.
Withdrawal of guilty plea with previous counsel. Trafficking charge. Withdrawal of guilty plea was due to client being uninformed of consequences of guilty plea. The plea was Withdrawn/Struck. Currently set for trial. Application was successful.
Possession of a loaded firearm. David Karp argued a Voir dire charter challenge regarding the stop and search. Decision pending.
Breach of probation case. This was the third breach of parole. Disposed of this by way of a fine versus jail.
Client facing six traffic infractions ranging from illegal turn to failure to produce a license. Stay of proceedings.
Speed traffic violation. David Karp argued for the client. All charges dropped.
Driving while prohibited. Client was facing a minimum 2 year driving prohibition. David Karp represented the client well and the charge was reduced to driving without a license under the Motor Vehicle Act.
Client charged with uttering threats. David Karp argued aggressively for the client. Stay of proceedings with alternative measures ordered of community service. No criminal record.
Charged with making, distributing and possession of child pornography. Reduced to simple possession. Crown as asking for 2 years. Conditional sentence order of 12 months. No Jail.
Traffic charge of excessive speeding. Stay of proceedings.
Client facing charges of uttering threats and possession of a weapon. All criminal charges dropped to Section 810 Peace Bond. No jail. No criminal record.
Charged with aggravated assault. Dropped to simple assault. Conditional discharge. No criminal record. No jail.
Swarming case. Client was charged with assault causing bodily harm. Judge did not accept swarming. David Karp argued extensively and also submitted background submissions for client. Charges were dropped to simple assault. Conditional discharge. No criminal record.
Assault Charge reduced to Section 810 Peacebond. No Criminal Record. No Probation. No Jail.
Aggravated Assault Charge dropped to simple assault despite Crown asking for 2 years. Conditional sentence. No Jail.
Sexual assault charges reduced to Sexual Interference. Conditional sentence. House Arrest. No Jail.
Client was facing charges of uttering threats and assaulting a peace officer. Plead to lesser charge of resisting arrest. Conditional discharge. No criminal record.
PPT Charges ( Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking) of cocaine and fentanyl. Reduced to simple possession. Suspended sentence. Probation only. No Jail.
Trial for driving while prohibited. Found not guilty. Fine for driving without a license. No criminal record.
Complicated case involving 3 files and numerous charges ranging from assault, mischief, dangerous driving, multiple breeches and fleeing from police. David Karp assisted and encouraged client to enter recovery and rehab center. All three files and all charges were resolved by way of a suspended sentence. Probation only. No Jail.
Client was charged with stalking, harassment and assault. Reduced to Section 810 Peacebond. No criminal record.
Assault Charge reduced to Section 810 Peacebond. No Criminal Record. No Probation. No Jail.
Pretrial conference for kidnapping case. David Karp argued duress. Trial set for 1 month in October.
Client charged with Assault causing bodily harm. Charge reduced to Simple Assault. Conditional Discharge. No criminal record despite allegations of swarming which can be a significant factor for sentencing. Typically charges involving swarming involve a criminal record or jail.
Possession of a Firearm charge dropped to weapons prohibition which is a non-criminal matter. This is a highly unique outcome and can be attributed to David Karp’s arguing the matter and reassuring the court about the client not having a previous record and the fact the client had agreed to counselling. No criminal record. No jail.
Drug trafficking charges including cocaine and fentanyl. David Karp exposed charter issues which included an illegal search. ALL CHARGES DROPPED. No criminal record. No jail.
Impaired driving charge. Dropped to undue care and attention under section 144 of BC’s Motor Vehicle Act (MVA). This is an offence under this act. Driving fine only. No driving prohibition.
Very serious Possession for the purposes of trafficking (PPT) charge which involved 20 kilos of MDMA worth $1 million. Crown was asking for 12-15 years. David Karp argued successful to drop this down to 5 years of jail.
Impaired driving charge of driving over 0.8 limit. Dropped to undue care and attention under section 144 of BC’s Motor Vehicle Act (MVA). This is an offence under this act. Driving fine only. No driving prohibition.
Multiple sexual breach charges violating bail conditions and curfew. 7-8 charges dropped to 1 count.
Assault charges dropped to Section 8.10 Peace bond. No criminal record.
90 day driving suspension defeated via oral review by superintendents office of Motor Vehicles. No fine. All charges dropped.
Client charged with assault. Charges dropped to Section 8.10 Peace bond. No criminal record.
Client facing charges of criminal harassment and falsifying police report. Plead to 1 count of harassment. No criminal record.
Oral Review of a 90 day immediate roadside prohibition (IRP). Successful in having decision overturned and license reinstated.
Assault Charge. David Karp successfully defending client against charges. Charges dropped to Section 8.10 Peace bond. No criminal record.
Charges of theft, fraud, and uttering threats dropped to suspended sentence/stay of proceedings. Probation. No Jail.
David Karp accomplished this by staying focused on client’s mental health issues. He assisted with the client seeing a psychiatrist, relaying the rehabilitation plan that was put in place and sharing the medication the client was now taking. This effort and presentation of current facts resulted with a suspended sentence for the client.
Stalking charges dropped to mischief. No criminal record. Conditional discharge. David Karp accomplished this result for his client by proving weaknesses in the case against in his client and also asking for leniency.
Possession of firearm charges dropped to possession of fraudulent identification. Conditional discharge. No criminal record.
Multiple counts o voyerism. Cameras in home. Child pornography on computer. 2 year conditional sentence when Crown was pushing for 3 years. No Jail.
Charged with impaired driving. Dropped to driving without due care and attention under Motor Vehicle Act. No Fine along with short driving prohibition. No criminal record.
Sexual assault case. David Karp was able to show inconsistencies and that the accuser was not credible. Multiple letters of support were also presented. Stay of proceedings.. No criminal record.
2 fraud charges dropped to 1 count of theft over $10,000. 12 month conditional sentence. No jail.
Supreme Court Trial. Charges of kidnapping and unlawful confinement. David Karp cross examined of 100 witnesses at many Voir Dire hearings to determine admissability of evidence. Ongoing.
Sexual assault charges. Decision pending.
Charges of driving during prohibition and driving without a license.. No criminal record. Short driving prohibition instead of 1 year.
Oral Review of a 90 day immediate roadside prohibition (IRP). Successful in having decision overturned and license reinstated.
Sexual assault investigation. Charges pending for client. David Karp represented and guided client. Charges did not proceed.
Charges of assault and bodily harm reduced to simple assault after negotiation. Conditional discharge. No criminal record.
Possession with the purpose of trafficking charge cocaine. Prepared a defence of police entrapment and successfully obtained a suspended sentence. No Jail.
Sexual Assault Charge. Obtained a polygraph. Stay of proceedings.
Simple Assault Charge. Dropped to Conditional Discharge. No Criminal record.
Sexual Assault Charge dropped to simple assault. No criminal record.
Excessive speeding. David Karp made extensive disclosure requests. Stay of Proceedings.
Charges of accessing child pornography. Jail sentence avoided and able to obtain conditional sentence order. No jail.
Major importation case involving 10 kilos of heroine. Client charged with Possession for Purposes of Trafficking and Importation Charges. Crown was asking for 10 years. Defence asking for 2 years. Decision pending.
Sexual Assault Charges. Conditional sentence order. No Jail.
Bail Hearing where accused had no ties to Canada and was a Mexican National. Charges involved importing 2 million dollars of Crystal Meth. Released on bail under House Arrest.
Driving while prohibited charge. Dropped to Motor Vehicle Act infraction of driving without a license. Initially had a 1 year driving prohibition and end result was 2 months.
Spousal assault charged reduced to conditional discharge. No criminal record.
Drug Trafficking charge that involved a significant amount of heroine, cocaine and fentanyl. David Karp make an entrapment application and was successful. This resulted in a stay of proceedings and all charges were dropped.
Significant fraud charge involving over $100,000 of credit card fraud. Conditional Sentence Order. No jail. House Arrest.
Drug trafficking charge involving fentanyl. Stay of proceedings after Jordan Application was argued successfully. All charges dropped.
Excessive Speeding ticket charges. Stay of proceedings after negotiation with police officer. All charges dropped. No fine.
IRP Hearing. Client had lost drivers license for 90 days. David Karp appealed to the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles. David Karp was successful in overturning his clients driving prohibition. No record.
Bail Hearing for a client facing an assault charge. Successful in having the client released. Trial pending.
2 week Supreme Court Trail. Full acquittal after lengthy voir dire application that challenges the admission of the trial proper. No criminal charges. No record.
Case of extortion. Client was facing 2 counts of extortion and sexual assault. Dropped to 1 count of extortion. Conditional sentence order. No jail. No sex offender registry.
Sexual assault allegations dropped to simple assault. No jail. No sexual offender registry.
Assault Charge. Conditional discharge. Dropped to simple assault. No criminal record.
Traffic matter excessive speeding dangerous lane change. Stay of proceedings after discussions with police officer.
Dismissed. No record. No fines.
Assault charge. No criminal record. Conditional discharge.
Breach of a probation order. Client was listed on a sexual offender registry and was in a park where he was not allowed to be. Crown asking for jail. Karp argued in the court to give a fine instead. Client got a fine. No jail.
Facing some serious aggravated sexual assault charges. Dropped to section 810 peace bond. No contact. No criminal record. No charges.
Sexual assault charge. Client went to alcohol counselling. David Karp presented favourable information about the client including the fact that he did not have a prior criminal record.
Crown to drop from indictable matter to summary matter which is unusual. Conditional sentence order. House arrest. No jail. Crown did a joint submission with David Karp for the conditional sentence order.
Represented a client facing a charge of uttering threats. With this type of charge, you can get anywhere from probation to jail depending on the how serious the situation is. This was a fairly serious threat and also a domestic situation. Dropped down to a peace bond. No criminal record. No jail. No admittance of guilt.
Assault causing bodily harm reduced to simple assault. No criminal record. Conditional discharge.
Serious Fraud Charge. Alleged to writing cheques for the purpose of fraudulent withdrawals up to 50K. Awaiting decision.
Assault causing bodily harm reduced to simple assault. No criminal record. Conditional discharge.
Tax Evasion $1 million fraud. Found not guilty.
Assault causing bodily harm reduced to simple assault. No criminal record. Conditional discharge.
Assault reduced to a simple assault. No criminal record. Conditional discharge.
Drug Trafficking PPT Trial. David Karp argued successfully for a Section 8 Charter Rights Breach proving an illegal stop and search. Not guilty. No Criminal Record.
Drug trafficking PPT Cocaine and Heroine. David Karp challenged the search warrant successfully. No conviction. Client acquitted after trial. No Criminal Record.
Possession with the purpose of trafficking drug charge. Convinced prosecutor prior to trial that there was an identification issue that would be argued during trial. Charges dropped completely. Stay of proceedings. No Criminal Record.
Fraud and Theft Charges. Trial. Awaiting Decision.
Sexual Assault Charges. Preliminary Inquiry. Awaiting Trial.
Bail Hearing. Charges dropped for Shoplifting. No Criminal Record.
Kilos of Cocaine involved in this very serious drug trafficking charge. Client was released on bail. Awaiting Trial.
Client was charged for driving while prohibited. David Karp successfully represented his client and the charge was reduced to driving without a license. Short driving prohibition. No criminal record.
Client was charged with PPT – Possession of Cocaine and Heroine for the Purpose of Trafficking. David Karp used an Entrapment defence with argued that police used illegal tactics to pursue the client. Decision pending.
Sexual Assault charge reduced to section 810 peace bond. No criminal record and no sex offender registry.
Client was facing charges of assault, mischief. Stay of proceedings. Diversion ordered – Alternate measures. No criminal charges.
Client was facing a charge of trafficking marijuana. David Karp successfully argued a Section 8 Charter Breach of an unlawful search and seizure by police. This evidence was excluded and the charges were dismissed.
Client was facing charges of assault and obstruction. David Karp argued legal principals and negotiated with the prosecutor before trial resulting in a reduced sentence and conditional discharge.
Bail Hearing for Kidnapping and Extortion Charges. 3 individuals were charged and only David Karp’s client was successfully released on bail.
Client was charged with uttering threats, possession of stolen property, assault, and assault causing bodily harm. Suspended sentence with probation. No jail.
Charged unlawful confinement, robbery and aggravated assault. Dropped to one count of Break and Enter. Conditional Discharge and No Criminal Record.
Client was charged with possession of child porn. David Karp argued a constitutional challenge to the mandatory minimum jail sentence. Successfully argued precedence. No jail. Mandatory minimum did not apply. No criminal record.
Client was charged with uttering threats, obstruction of justice. David Karp successfully cross examined police officers resulting in no criminal charges and no jail.
Charge of aggravated assault assault dropped to simple assault with conditional discharge through negotiations with the prosecutor. No Criminal Record.
Client was charged with significant fraud over 50K from a bank. After a lengthy trial, the client was given a suspended sentence with probation and no jail. This was a very successful outcome for this client considering the serious charge.
Drug trafficking charge for possession of cocaine. Stay of Proceedings granted after Karp argued with a charter challenge proving that grounds were weak for a legal search and seizure. No criminal record.
Serious Drug Trafficking Charge with regards to importing large amounts of cocaine. Set for Trial.
Preliminary Sex Assault Trial. Extensive cross examination of complainant.
Drug and Firearms trafficking charges. All charges stayed due to Karp’s cross examination for illegal search and seizure.
Impaired driving charges reduced to driving with undue care and attention under the Motor Vehicle Act. No Criminal Record. No Driving Prohibition.
Serious Drug charges. Karp obtained a stay of proceedings after Karp successfully argued with a precedent setting delaying argument (based on R vs Jordan in Regina). No Criminal Record.
Income Disclosure Application for tax evasion and fraud charges. Jarvis application and delay. Ongoing.
Impaired driving charges dropped to undue care and attention under the Motor Vehicle Act. No Criminal Record. No Driving Prohibition.
Driving while prohibited dropped down to Motor Vehicle Act charge of driving without a licence.
5 day trial. Serious Drug Trafficking charges resulted in stay of proceedings due to Karp negotiating prior to trial.
Preliminary inquiry into historical sexual assault charges. Ongoing.
Vancouver Supreme court. Breach hearing for Conditional Sentence Order. Karp had CSO reinstated without additional jail or penalty.
New Westminster Supreme Court tax evasion trial. Complete acquittal, found not guilty on all 8 tax evasion counts after lengthy 5 week trial and multiple charter applications.
Vancouver Supreme court. Breach hearing for Conditional Sentence Order. Karp had CSO reinstated without additional jail or penalty.
Allegation of sexual assault. Conditional sentence order. No Jail. House Arrest.
Breach of probation. Conditional Discharge. No Record.
Appeal successful of an Immediate Roadside Prohibiton after successful oral submission and review by Karp.
Aggravated Assault Bail Hearing. Successful in release at Bail Hearing despite lengthy criminal record.
Assault charge dropped to Section 8 peacebond. No criminal record. No jail.
Supreme Court. Second degree murder dropped to attempted arson. 2 years jail. Crown was asking for 10 years.
Assault charge dropped to a section 10 peace bond. No criminal record.
Charged with extortion, unlawful confinement and assault. Crown was asking for federal jail sentence of 2 years. Plead guilty to one count of simple assault. Other charges stayed and 5 months served.
Complicated Tax Evasion and Fraud case. Month long trial in Supreme Court. Client was found Not Guilty on all counts. David Karp cross examined witnesses and argued on his clients behalf with regards to Delay Application and Charter Challenges.
Provincial Court. Breach of probation trial. Client found Not Guilty
Client facing driving while prohibited charge. Reduced to driving without a license under the Motor Vehicle Act which resulted in a fine. No further driving prohibition or criminal charges.
Charges of Assault. Conditional discharge. No criminal record. No jail.
Lengthy Supreme Court trial for drug trafficking charges (Fentanyl and cocaine). Delay application argued successfully. Stay of proceedings on all 6 counts. No charges. No criminal record. Decision came out in 2019
Surrey Provincial Court. Client facing home invasion charge. Crown asking for federal jail time. Karp represented his client successfully and the charges were reduced to a simple assault. Client was given a suspended sentence. No jail.
Domestic Assault Charge. Stay of proceedings. Charges completely dropped. No criminal record.
Charges of Assault causing bodily harm reduced to simple assault. Conditional discharge. No record.
Spousal Domestic Assault Charge. Charge dropped to Sec 810 Peace bond. No criminal record.
Impaired Driving Charge and Assault charges reduced to one count of impaired driving with a 1 year driving prohibition.
Speeding Ticket disputed. Stay of Proceedings.
David Karp successfully helped his client facing firearms charges (possession of 2 loaded guns) and drug trafficking charges (fentanyl and cocaine). Crown asking for 10 years. Lengthy trial. Reduced to 4 years.
David Karp successfully helped his client facing charges of assault with a weapon. After a lengthy trial, David Karp was able to argue self-defence successfully and the client was found not guilty. No charges or jail.
Application to revoke a guilty plea successful. Client was pressured to plead guilty in 2016. Trial won non-guilty impaired and over .08 after exposing that officers grounds were too weak to demand a breath sample.
Client was charged with trafficking. Crown was asking for jail of 2 years. Suspended sentence. Probation. No jail.
Breach of probation order. Stay of proceedings after successful negotiation between Karp and prosecutor.
February 2017
Charged with impaired driver over .08. Dropped to motor vehicle offence. No criminal record.
Theft Charge. Diversion and Alternative Measures. No criminal record. Strictly community service.
Theft Charge. Diversion and Alternative Measures. No criminal record. Strictly community service.
Several excessive speeding and motor vehicle act offences. Stay of proceedings on all counts. Through disclosure requests by Karp. No criminal record.
Several excessive speeding and motor vehicle act offences. Stay of proceedings on all counts. Through disclosure requests by Karp. No criminal record.
March
Charge of criminal harassment. 3 day trial reduced to peace bond. No criminal record.
Attempted murder trial hearing in Supreme Court. Ongoing bail application. Decision Pending.
Charges of obstruction, assault and impaired driving. All charges plead down to 1 year driving prohibition while crown was asking for jail. Karp negotiated aggressively with letter submissions to crown counsel.
Trafficking charges reduced to simple possession after negotiation. Conditional discharge. No criminal record.
Fraud charge dropped to a bylaw infraction for making a false sentence. Small fine. No jail. No criminal record.
April 2017
Trafficking charges won in trail. Not guilty. Vigorous cross examination of police officers exposed discrepancies which resulted in a not guilty sentence.
Trafficking Charges. Conditional Discharge. No criminal record.
Murder Bail Hearing at Vancouver Supreme Court. 2nd Degree murder charges. Released on bail after submissions by Karp.
Vancouver Supreme Court. Sentencing on kidnapping, extortion and unlawful confinement. Crown was asking for 10 years and after Karp arguing extensively and providing sentencing submissions, the sentence was only 4 years.
Client was charged with assault with a weapon charge which was dropped to simple assault. Conditional discharge. No record.
Multiple charges of driving while prohibited. Client received 1 year driving prohibition. No jail. Minimum sentence received.
Client was charged with million dollar fraud charges. Challenged witnesses at preliminary inquiry causing Crown to reduce their sentencing position from jail to a suspended sentence.
Multiple traffic violations all dismissed. No criminal record.
Superintendents office. Charges of refusal to provide a breathalyzer and intermediary roadside prohibition overturned. No loss of license. All charges dismissed.
Client facing charges of robbery and assault. Stay of proceedings after Karp exposed problems in the case to crown prosecutor. All charges dropped.
Bail hearing for assault with a weapon. Client released on a cash bail.
Charges of assault dropped to a Section 810 Peacebond. No criminal record.
Multiple charges of driving while prohibited. Dropped to driving without a license. Minimum sentence.
Client facing drug charges of cocaine and heroin trafficking. Crown was asking for jail. Karp was successful in obtaining suspended sentence (probation). No jail.
Multiple traffic violations dismissed by sending correspondence on behalf of client. No charges.
Client charged with unlawful confinement and robbery. Charges were dropped to Section 810 Peacebond. Minimal conditions. No criminal record.
Multiple restricted firearms charges and Importation of firearms. Karp successfully negotiated a fine and no jail.
Charges of stalking, harassment and sexual assault dropped to simple assault. Conditional discharge – minimum conditions. No criminal record. Assisting client with counseling services as well.
Charge of kidnapping. Reduced to Section 810 Peacebond. No criminal record due to Karp’s ongoing negotiations with crown after pointing inconsistencies with witnesses which caused doubt with strength of case.
Charged with theft from employer over $20,000. Crown was asking for 9-12 months of jail as this is a very serious charge was dropped to a suspended sentence. David Karp successfully argued on clients behalf. No jail time. David also assisted client with family resources.
Preliminary inquiry for a lengthy and very serious drug investigation. Karp was very aggressive and strategic in his cross examination of witnesses. Due to David Karp’s experience, he is now set up very well for trial.
Fentanyl Drug Charges. Karp was able to file a successful Delay application due to delays in trial. Karp was familiar with new law Sect 11B Charter of Rights and Freedoms law granting anyone charged with a crime the right to a trial within 18 months of time. http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/Const/page-15.html
Client was charged with several gun charge offenses. This carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 3 years or more. David Karp skillfully and aggressively represented his client resulting in a conditional sentence order imposed. The client was convicted of a lesser offense which carried no jail time.
Client was facing an an impaired driving charge. Client was acquitted and found not guilty due to a charter issue exposed by David Karp.
Client was charged with possession of stolen property and fraud. Client was acquitted of all charges due to the experienced and aggressive cross examination of witnesses by David Karp. No criminal record.
Client was charged with historical sexual assault of a minor. Client was granted a conditional sentence with house arrest and no jail. This is one of the only cases in BC for this type of offense where a conditional sentence has been granted.
Client was charged with theft over 5K and fraud. Client plead guilty to a lesser charge of simple theft and was given a conditional discharge and no criminal record.
Stay of proceedings granted for client facing harassment charges. David Karp played an active role in directed the client to receive help including counseling.
Client was charged with simple possession of cocaine. Was given a conditional discharge. No criminal record.
Sentence appeal of driving without due care and attention. 2 year driving prohibition appealed and successfully attained a decreased sentence of 1 year driving prohibition.
Trial on unlawful confinement and aggravated assault. Acquitted on confinement and convicted of assault. Argued to reduced sentence to 14 months versus the 3 years the Crown was asking for.
Driving while prohibited charge. Stay of proceedings. Charges dropped. No further charges.
Charges of kidnapping. Karp was able to have his client released on bail at bail hearing with large surity despite serious charges.
Possession of unlawful firearm. Several offences. Argued an unlawful search and seizure of clients residence. Judge excluded all of the evidence due to charter violation argument. Due to this case and the arguments made by Karp, a new precedent was set. The law on how police responded to 911 calls based on this case.
Successfully had the judge strike out the previous guilty plea and set the matter fresh for trial. Karp had to cross examine the previous lawyer to attain this win.
Charges of robbery. Case reduced to theft under 5K. Probation only. No jail.
Client charged with dial a dope for heroine and cocaine. Complicated argument of time served. No further charges.
Charges of harassment reduced to peace bond. No criminal record.
Dial a dope charges for cocaine and heroine trafficking. Conditional sentence. No jail.
Dial a dope charges for cocaine and heroine trafficking. Charges completely dropped.
Charges of criminal harassment reduced to peace bond. No record. Presented information on clients good character and community support.
Preliminary hearing in Vancouver. Charges of kidnapping and assault with a weapon. Karp argued for lesser charges of simple assault.
Charges of domestic assault. Complete stay of proceedings prior to trial.
Charges of theft and obstruction of justice. Stay of proceedings due to successful argument by Karp.
Client was charged with possession of a restricted firearm, firearms offence and possession with the purpose of trafficking both cocaine and heroin. During the preliminary inquiry, 2 drug charges were dismissed prior to trial. These charges were dismissed through cross examination of police witnesses on the issue of knowledge and control.
Remaining charges to be tried in the Supreme court by way of jury trial.
Dial-a-dope trafficking operation charges. Because of all recent amendment’s and changes to the drug trafficking laws. Just asked Mr. Karp to assemble and present all recent case precedents. Decision is pending.
Client facing charges of assault and uttering threats. Mr. Karp was able to defend his client successfully and the charges were dropped to a Section 8.10 Peace bond. He did this by showing prosecution that the witnesses had issues with both reliability and credibility. The client was happy as there was no criminal record or jail time.
Client called Mr. David Karp after being charged with dangerous driving and flight from police. Mr. Karp worked with both the prosecution and the client in what the client could do to improve themselves and their current situation. With counseling and guidance, the client was sentenced to a minimum 1 year prohibited driving and paid a fine with no jail.
Robbery charge was reduced to simple theft with a conditional discharge and no record even though the crown was initially asking for jail time. Mr. Karp successfully defended his client and the client was very happy with the results of the case.
Charged with possession with the purpose of trafficking. Plead guilty. Received an intermittent sentence for 90 days to be served on weekends as opposed to the 2 year sentence that Crown was asking for.
Charged with obstruction and assault of a peace officer. All charges were dropped and accused granted diversion. No criminal record.
Charged with production of Marijuana. Conditional sentence granted despite mandatory sentences brought in by Harper Government. Karp was able to convince the judge to grant a conditional sentence with house arrest and no jail.
Charged with several counts of drug trafficking , possession and trafficking (cocaine, heroine and mdma). Karp was able to defend the client successfully and have the charges dropped down to 1 count of trafficking only. Client was given a conditional sentence with House arrest and no jail.
Charged with spousal assault. Dropped to conditional discharge. No record.
Charged with attempted murder. Shot a gun at someone several times. Dropped to assault with a weapon. Crown asking for 8 years in jail but Karp defended the client aggressively and pleaded down to 2 years.
Charges of impaired driving and blowing over .08. Charges reduced to 1.44 of the motor vehicle act, driving with undue care. Client paid a fine. No record. No jail.
Charged with aggravated assault, uttering threats which Karp had reduced to 1 count simple assault. Received conditional discharge. No record.
Charged with assault – went to trial and was acquitted. Found not guilty after trial.
Client was charged with 4 counts of theft over 5k. After a lengthy trial and cross examination by Karp of police officers, the client was found not guilty. All charges were dismissed.
Charged with pointing a deadly firearm, possession of a loaded restricted firearm, assault with a weapon, uttering threats and unsafe storage of a firearm. Lengthy 8 day trial. Accused found not guilty on all charges. 2 lengthy charter challenges to the evidence, including confession by the accused which Mr. Karp was able to get removed. No criminal record.
Possession of cocaine. Karp was able to get client conditional discharge. No record.
Court of appeal – sentence appeal with dangerous driving charge. Decision pending.
Vancouver Supreme Court. 2nd degree murder charge. Case pending. Jury trial.
Client was charged with arson and willfully damaging property which is an indictable offence which results in more serious sentences.The client was very concerned with the charges he was facing and more so with the fact that a criminal record would not allow him to enter the States where he needed to attend a very important meeting. Not entering the United States would cause the client to lose his job.
After Mr. Karp thoroughly reviewed the case, he was able to find weaknesses in the crown’s case and suggested that the crown instead charge his client with simple mischief and avoid trial.
In this case, the charges were dropped down to a summary offence of simple mishief with no criminal record and a conditional discharge. The client was very relieved and was able to attend his meeting in the United States. He was very grateful to have had the help of Mr. Karp to represent him against these charges successfully.
Client was charged with an aggravated domestic assault. Mr. Karp researched the facts and due to no third party witnesses as well as taking into account past history, Mr. Karp was able to present to the crown that this would be a difficult prosecution.
Mr. Karp client then was instead issued a peace bond (basically a civil restraining order) with no criminal sanctions or record.
The client was grateful to have Mr. Karp as his lawyer and also very happy with the results of the case.
Mr. Karp represented a client in a shoplifting case with unusual circumstances. Mr. Karp was very compassionate with regards to the client’s situation. He wrote a letter on behalf of his client applying for an alternative measure in regards to the charges the client was facing.
This was approved by the court and the client was able to work community hours and the charges were withdrawn.
The client was very grateful to Mr.Karp for his kind, compassionate and dedicated counsel.
Mr. Karp’s client was charged with extortion, unlawful confinement and uttering a threat. He facing a minimum 5 years of jail. Mr. Karp reviewed the case thoroughly and was able to negotiate a suspended sentence with probation and no jail.
The client and his family were very satisfied and relieved with the outcome of the case as was Mr. Karp.
Mr. Karp’s client was charged with driving while prohibited, obstruction of justice, and impaired driving.
Mr. Karp’s client plead guilty to driving while prohibited only and Mr. Karp argued strongly on behalf of the client with regards to the other charges. The case was successful as the client was a 1 year driving prohibition with no other charges. The client was very happy with Mr. Karp’s services.
Client was facing a possession of cocaine charge. Charges involving hard drugs usually result in a criminal record.
In this case Mr. Karp argued successfully on behalf of his client. The client received a conditional discharge and no criminal record. The client was very pleased with results and very happy that he had retained the services of Mr. Karp.
Client was caught during a hand to hand drug transactions and charged with possession for the purposes of trafficking. David Karp argued successfully and was able to exclude evidence due to illegal search in voirdire (trial within a trial) and all charges were dropped to simple possession only with a conditional sentence and no jail time.
The client was very grateful that he had retained the services of Mr. Karp.
The client was charged with possession of Child Pornography and facing a year of jail. Mr Karp was able to use his experience and knowledge to argue successfully to a summary offense. The client was able to avoid the mandatory minimum jail sentence of 1 year by also providing background information and showing that the client had attending counseling. The client was sentenced to 45 days to be served on weekends.
David Karp’s client was facing charges of assault. After Mr. Karp negotiated with Crown Counsel, there was a stay of proceedings and all charges were dropped.
Mr. Karp’s client was facing charges of driving while prohibited. David Karp thoroughly examined all the documents of the cases and noted a technical deficiency in the Notice of Prohibition. This resulted in a stay of proceedings and all charges being dropped.
Client switched to Mr. David Karp as counsel after being detained. Mr. Karp promptly asked for a Bail Review in Supreme Court and was able to argue successfully that he be released. The client was very happy that he had hired Mr. David Karp as his lawyer. The case is ongoing.
Mr. Karp successfully defended his client who was facing spousal assault charges. After negotiations, the couple also attended counseling sessions. The charges were dropped to a Section 810 peace bond with no criminal record.
Mr. Karp successfully defended his client in a 5 day trial for fraud and forgery. David Karp used his knowledge, experience and skill to thoroughly and aggressively cross examine witnesses creating doubt. He also was able to invite an world renowned handwriting expert to provided a detailed examination of documents and evidence in the case and provide testimony of his analysis through skype during the trial.
Mr. Karp’s detailed defense resulted in a complete acquittal for his client who was both relieved and also very happy that he had Mr Karp as counsel.
Mr. Karp’s client was facing historical sexual assault charges with a possible Federal Jail Sentence of 4-5 years. The sentence was dropped to 18 months after Mr. Karp made submissions to judge and also argued precedence and case law.
The client was charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking. Vancouver defence lawyer, David Karp cross examined the expert and the expert conceded that the the drugs could have been for personal use. The charges were dropped to simple possession with a $500 fine and no jail time.
The client was facing very serious charges of drug possession with intent to traffic after 7 kilos of cocaine were found in his vehicle. This was estimated street value of over $200,000. David Karp, known to be the best drug lawyer in Vancouver was able to extensively examine all aspects of the case thoroughly. He was also able to have all drugs and evidence excluded from evidence based on the manner of seizure and exposing the Charter of rights and freedoms violations. The results was acquittal on all counts.
Mr. Karp’s client was charged with assault with a weapon. This was a serious stabbing case with 4 victims. The Crown Counsel was suggesting a 6 year sentence but through successful arguing and negotiation, David Karp was able to reduce the charges to 1 count and a 2 year sentence.
The client was facing Dial-a-Dope trafficking charges. The client hired David Karp to represent him based on his excellent reputation. Mr. Karp was able to expose weknesses in the case and also present positive information about his client and the changes he had made to his life. This effective and thorough defense caused the Crown counsel to drop the charges to simple possession resulting in the client paying a fine and no jail.
The client was charged with blowing over and impaired driving. David Karp, prominent Vancouver defense lawyer, presented character letters and negotiated with the crown. The charges were dropped and the client plead guilty to a motor vehicle offense with no driving prohibition or criminal record.
The client was charged with several counts of assault and threats. Mr. Karp negotiated with crown and pointed out weaknesses in the case. This resulted in a stay of proceedings with all the charges being dropped with the client not having any criminal record.
The client was charged with driving while prohibited carrying a minimum 1 year driving prohibition. Mr. Karp was able to present weaknesses in the case and after lengthy discussion with Crown Counsel was able to have the charges dropped to a Motor Vehicle Act Section 144 offense which resulted in a 3 month driving prohibition. The client also attending a Responsible Driving Program Course.
The client was facing multiple Motor Vehicle offenses such as excessive speeding. Mr. Karp applied for an Application for Lack of Disclosure resulting in a stay of proceedings.
Mr. Karp defended his client during a 2 week Preliminary Murder Inquiry. Mr. Karp thoroughly analyzed and prepped for the case and also provided a very extensive cross examination providing groundwork for an upcoming trial. The decision is pending.
Client was facing an excessive speeding charge. The case with dropped when Mr. Karp pointed out problems with the radar detector. This resulted in no fines or points for the client.
Client was facing an Dial-a-Dope drug charges. He hired David Karp as his criminal defense lawyer in Surrey BC. Mr. Karp negotiated with Crown Counsel and his client ended up receiving a conditional sentence with no jail.
The client was charged with participating in a riot. Mr. Karp provided both guidance and counseling. Client was shown to be presentable with a job. The crown wanted jail and Mr. Karp argued for a conditional discharge. Decision is pending.
David Karp’s client was facing charges of obstruction of justice and evading police. These serious charges were dropped to a Sec 144 driving without due care and attention charge.
The client paid a fine and has no record or jail time. This positive result was due to David Karp’s hard work in analyzing the evidence and case and pointing out weaknesses in the case. The client was very happy he hired David Karp as his Criminal Defense Lawyer in Surrey.
David Karp’s client was facing charges of attempted murder and discharging a firearm. During the preliminary inquiry, David Karp extensively cross examined witnesses to prepare for the upcoming trial.
The client called David Karp, Vancouver criminal defense lawyer after being charged with Dial-a-dope charges. Mr. Karp worked with his client in presented letters of character to the court and also the client’s successful drug rehabilitation. Through these efforts as well as a successful defense, the client received a suspended sentence despite the crown asking for jail time. The client was grateful to Mr. Karp and very happy with his services.
David Karp aggressively defended his client in a Marijuana grow-op trial. Mr. Karp was able to minimize the Crown’s case. Decision is pending.
Assault allegations dropped to Sec 8.10 Peace Bond. Character references were provided along with a strong defence resulting in probation only and no jail time.
The client was facing serious fraud allegations for multiple thousands of dollars. Mr. Karp was able to communicate his intention to aggressively cross examine the witnesses and was also able to provide additional financial documents to eventually have the charges dropped to a simple theft charge. The client paid a fine and served no jail time.
The client hired Mr. David Karp, criminal defence lawyer in Vancouver after he was charged with assault causing bodily harm. Through communication with crown regarding their weak case and also providing positive information about his client, the charges were reduced to simple assault with probation and no jail time.
Mr. Karp’s client is facing a dangerous driving trial. Mr. Karp is asking for no jail and the sentence is pending.
Client was facing a drug trafficking charge which was reduced to simple possession with a suspended sentence and no jail. Probation only.
Driving while prohibited charge reduced to driving without a license. Avoided the 1 year driving prohibition and instead was given a 3 month driving prohibition.
Client was facing massive drug trafficking, conspiracy to traffic as well as being a member of a criminal organization charges involving multiple kilos of cocaine. Crown was requesting 6-8 years of jail. Through aggressive representation of his client, the sentence was only 3.5 years.
Client was facing charges of theft of hydro. After a lengthy trial, client is now awaiting decision of court.
Lengthy Supreme Court trial for aggravated assault. Extensive cross examination by Karp of police and civilian witnesses. NOT GUILTY.
Appeal of driving prohibition of 12 months reduced to 6 months after two days of arguments by Karp.
Charges of Trafficking of marijuana and running an illegal compassion club. Reduced to a conditional discharge. NO CRIMINAL RECORD.
Charges of Driving while prohibited reduced to driving without a licence. No further driving prohibitions. NO CRIMINAL RECORD.
Charges of obstruction and evading police after police chase. After negotiations by Karp. STAY OF PROCEEDINGS.
Charges of impaired driving and blowing over 0.08. After lengthy negotiations with Crown Counsel, Mr. Karp was successful in having all criminal charges dismissed instead a guilty plea to a Motor Vehicle Act offence. NO CRIMINAL RECORD.
Charges of trafficking marijuana. Sentenced to a conditional discharge. NO CRIMINAL RECORD.
Charges of driving while prohibited. Matter proceeded to trial. Defence pointed out procedural issues with the police investigation. Charges dismissed. NOT GUILTY.
Serious drug trafficking charges of cocaine and heroin. After lengthy negotiations with Crown all charges were dismissed, due to research pointing to charter breeches.
Dial-a-dope drug trafficking charges. Sentenced to a conditional sentence order. NO JAIL.
Breach of bail charges and possession of marijuana charges. Charges dismissed after negotiations between Karp and Crown Counsel.
Charges of Impaired Driving and blowing over 0.08. Criminal charges dismissed. NO CRIMINAL RECORD.
Charges of impaired driving and blowing over 0.08. Reduced to driving without due care and attention. NO CRIMINAL RECORD.
Charges of impaired driving and blowing over 0.08. After trial, charter arguments advances. Acquitted. NO CRIMINAL RECORD.
Charges of driving while prohibited and dangerous driving. Reduced to Motor Vehicle Act offenses. NO JAIL.
Charges of spousal assault. Reduced by a peace bond. NO CRIMINAL RECORD.
400 plant marijuana grow operation. Given a conditional sentence order. NO JAIL.
500 plant marijuana grow operation sentencing. Granted a conditional sentence order. NO JAIL.
Charges of extortion, assault and unlawful confinement. Reduced to one count of threats. Granted a conditional discharge for both. NO CRIMINAL RECORD.
400 plant marijuana grow operation. Granted a conditional sentence. NO JAIL.
Charges of assault with a weapon, baseball bat attack in a road rage incident. Crown asking for significant period of jail. Karp convinced Judge to grant a conditional sentence order. NO JAIL.
Charges of possession of a loaded firearm, 3 year jail minimum sentence. Not guilty after trial after cross examination of police witnesses by Karp. Doubt created on knowledge and control of the gun at the time of arrest.
Firearms ban sought application. Dismissed after lengthy negotiations with the Crown.
Trafficking charges. Reduced to simple possession after Karp’s negotiations with Crown. NO JAIL.
Aggravated assault charges. Dismissed after negotiations with Crown.
Charges of voyeurism and possession of child porn, Crown seeking jail. Child porn possession charges dropped, conditional sentence order granted. NO JAIL.
Multiple counts of fraud and theft reduced to one count conditional discharge granted (NO CRIMINAL RECORD).
Charges of Driving While Prohibited reduced to Driving Without a licence after negotiations with Karp. NO DRIVING PROHIBITION.
Charges of Impaired Driving reduced to Drive Without Due Care and Attention. NO CRIMINAL RECORD.
Charges of Driving While Prohibited dropped. STAY OF PROCEEDINGS.
Charges of being a member of a criminal organization and conspiracy to traffic in cocaine. Complicated Wiretap case involving application to exclude the evidence derived from the wiretap as well as application to cross examine the affiant of the wiretap. Case Pending.
Multiple Driving While Prohibited Charges. Three of the four counts dropped completely while the forth received the minimum sentence. NO RECORD OR JAIL.
Multiple traffic infractions including speeding and fail to obey stop sign. After lengthy disclosure application by Karp charges all dropped.
Three week supreme court trial for CONSPIRACY TO TRAFFIC 500 KILOS of cocaine. Undercover operator cross examined at length. Multiple court applications made. Decision reserved until March.
David Karp’s Past Cases Defending Client’s in Vancouver, BC
David Karp is well known in Vancouver and Surrey BC as a very thorough and successful lawyer with an impressive track record. Below are some of his cases from 2007-2011.
R v. B.S.
Vancouver (November 2011)
Serious robbery and assault charges of a taxi driver. Karp took case to trial and obtained an acquittal. NOT GUILTY
R v. S.W.
Vancouver (October 2011)
Criminal organization charges involving major ongoing drug enterprise with undercover police officers. Charges dropped to trafficking sentence reduced to 6 years after mr Karp’s negotiation with crown counsel.
R v. B.T.
Williams Lake (September 2011)
Large 1000 plant marijuana grow operation case. Stay of Proceedings obtained by Mr. Karp.
R v. S.O
Vancouver (August 2011)
Major heroin importation case. Suitcase brought in through the airport. After lengthy trial accused acquitted on all counts.
R v. M.B.
Kelowna
2nd degree murder trial. After lengthy cross examination of crown witnesses including a witness who taped a confession from the accused all charges dropped. Finding of NOT GUILTY.
R v. B.M.
North Vancouver
Theft charges. After negotiations with M.r Karp client received a conditional discharge. NO CRIMINAL RECORD
R. v. D.B.
Richmond (July 2011)
Charges of robbery of a jewelry store. Sentence reduced to 4 years 10 months after a sentencing hearing by Mr. Karp.
R. v. M.G.
Chilliwack (July 2011)
All traffic matters dismissed.
R. v. A.M.
Vancouver (July 2011)
Sexual assault charges reduced to simple assault after negotiations by Mr. Karp
R. v. M.K.
Vancouver Supreme (June 2011)
Charges of murder reduced to 2nd degree after lengthy jury trial.
R. v. A.V.
New Westminster (June 2011)
Charges of aggravated assault and unlawful confinement. Mr. Karp gets client released from custody at a bail review after previous counsel could not in initial bail hearing. Lengthy submissions being opposed to by Crown Counsel resulted in accused being released on a surety bail.
R. v. S.B.
Chilliwack (May 2011)
Numerous traffic court charges all dropped after Mr. Karp took control of file.
R. v. M.N.
Vancouver (May 2011)
Impaired/0.08 charges dropped to a Motor Vehicle Act charge (s.144). No criminal record, no driving prohibition.
R. v. C.S.
Richmond (May 2011)
Possession of stolen property and theft charges dismissed after trial.
R. v. X.L.
Vancouver (May 2011)
Charges of sexual assault. Witness not able to proceed after lengthy cross-examination by Mr. Karp at Preliminary Inquiry.
R. v. D.R.
Richmond (April 2011)
Dangerous driving charges dropped to a Motor Vehicle Act offence with no criminal record and a limited driving prohibition.
R. v. C.C.
Vancouver (April 2011)
Spousal and domestic assault case where charges dropped after David Karp’s discussions with Crown Counsel
R. v. M.G.
Vancouver (April 2011)
Trafficking charges resulting in a Stay of Proceedings after Mr. Karp requested lengthy disclosure
R. v. C.D.
Surrey (March 2011)
Over 0.08/Impaired driving and dangerous driving charges dropped down to a s.144 Motor Vehicle Act offence with no criminal record.
R. v. R.G.
Chilliwack (March 2011)
Speeding, no insurance and other driving charges all dropped, resulting in a Stay of Proceedings.
R. v. M.M.
Vancouver (March 2011)
Spousal assault and domestic violence case where all charges dropped categorically after numerous discussions and letters with Crown Counsel.
R. v. C.M.
Vancouver (February 2011)
Charges of production and distribution of methamphetamine as well as trafficking numerous large quantities of drugs including cocaine, MDMA and GHB. All charges dismissed midway through trial after cross examination of several Crown witnesses.
R. v. S.L.
Vancouver (February 2011)
Charges of assault at a bar fight reduced to a peace bond after negotiation with David Karp.
R. v. B.W.
Vancouver (February 2011)
Dial-a-dope cocaine trafficking dropped to simple possession with a conditional discharge. No criminal record.
R. v. B.W.
Vancouver (February 2011)
Trafficking dial-a-dope charges. Accused received conditional discharge.
R. v. C.M.
Vancouver (January 2011)
Multiple count indictment for trafficking multiple drugs. Accused acquitted of all counts after lengthy trial and submissions by Mr. Karp.
R. v. M.K.
Vancouver Supreme (July 2010)
Sought and obtained bail for accused on a 2nd degree murder charge.
R. v. Y.A.
Vancouver (July 2010)
Assault with weapon charges dropped to simple assault. Conditional discharge and no record after accused cut victims ear in bar fight.
R. v. A.C.
Port Coquitlam (June 2010)
Acquitted of trafficking marijuana after trial. Mr. Karp cross-examined main police witness using video from scene.
R. v. J.M.
Williams Lake (June 2010)
Charges of marijuana trafficking dropped to simple possession. Conditional discharge received.
R. v. K.T.
Richmond (May 2010)
Largest methamphetamine lab in B.C. history. Charges dropped to simple possession after Mr. Karp found problems with the certificates of analysis.
R. v. S.A.
North Vancouver (May 2010)
Dial-a-dope drug trafficking charges dropped after discussions with Crown by Mr. Karp.
R. v. T.P.
Vancouver (April 2010)
Dial-a-dope drug trafficking charges. Accused found not guilty after cross-examination by David Karp several police officers.
R. v. C.S.
Penticton (February 2010)
Impaired driving charges reduced to s.144. No criminal record.
R. v. D.H.
Clearwater (January 2010)
Cocaine trafficking charges dismissed after protracted discussion between Mr. Karp and Crown Counsel.
R. v. L.B.
Vancouver (January 2010)
Aggravated assault charges stemming from a bar fight dropped to simple assault with Conditional Discharge and no criminal record.
2009 VANCOUVER
R V. M.N.
Impaired Driving charges and blowing over .08.
After Charter Arguments at trial by Karp certificate excluded
CHARGES DISMISSED NO CRIMINAL RECORD
2009 VANCOUVER
R v. J.B.
Drug Trafficking and possession of Cocaine for purposes of Trafficking
After extensive negotiations with crown counsel
CHARGES DISMISSED NO CRIMINAL RECORD
2009 NORTH VANCOUVER
R. v. C.S.
Impaired driving Charges and Blowing over .08 stemming from a car accident. Karp successfully negotiated a section 144 motor vehicle Act.
NO CRIMINAL RECORD
2009 VANCOUVER
R. v. N.N.
Spousal Assault charges against wife. After facilitating a mediation Karp convinced prosecutor to Stay the Proceedings.
CHARGES DISMISSED
2009 VANCOUVER
R. v. R.D.
Multiple Drug Charges and Driving Offences reduced to simple possession after negotiations with Karp.
2009 VANCOUVER SUPREME COURT
R v. A.A.
Loaded gun in a vehicle. Karp secured clients release after a protracted bail review at Supreme Court. This created a new precedent on bail for guns in an environment where people previously were not getting bail.
2009 NEW WEST MINISTER SUPREME COURT
R v. D.W.
Client charged with Attempted murder after extremely aggravated stabbing. Charges reduced to Aggravated Assault and client received a conditional sentence NO JAIL as a result of Karps negotiations.
2009 VANCOUVER COURT OF APPEAL
R v. M.M.
Charges of drug trafficking client convicted at lower court and sentenced to 15 jail. Karp secured his release and convinced Court of Appeal to hear his Appeal.
2009 VANCOUVER
R v. P.R.
Substantial amounts of cocaine and heroin. At trial Karp exposed several weaknesses in crowns case through extensive cross examination of police witnesses. NOT GUILTY verdict rendered.
NO CRIMINAL RECORD
2009 VANCOUVER
R V. Q.Z.
400 Plant Marijuana Grow Operation charges and Theft of Hydro. Karp found a problem wit the warrant which resulted in a Stay of Proceedings against his client.
NO CRIMINAL RECORD
2009 VANCOUVER
R v. K.M.
Impaired driving charges and Blowing over .08. Karp successfully negotiated a plea under the Motor Vehicle Act resulting in no driving prohibition and
NO CRIMINAL RECORD
R v. V.V. [2008] Vancouver
Serious Kidnapping involving the largest police investigation in British Columbian history. Eight month trial with hundreds of witnesses. Karps client found not guilty.
R. v. C.A. [2008] Vancouver
Charges of Dial-a-dope cocaine trafficking dismissed after trial cross examination by Karp exposing an unlawful detention and search. Extensive Charter argument advanced.
R. v. J.A. [2008] Kelowna
First degree murder charges reduced after preliminary inquiry by Karp to accessory after the fact. Sentence went from life imprisonment to three years jail.
R.v. G.V. [2008] Surrey
Charges of possession of a loaded firearm where accused fired weapon at a party. Charges reduced to careless storage after negotiations with Karp. Sentence was a conditional sentence with a period of probation.
R. v.S.K. [2008] Vancouver
Charges of impaired driving and Driving with Undue Care and Attention dropped after negotiations with Karp. Drivers Licence reinstated.
R. v. C.L. and H.S. [2008] Abbotsford
1000 Plant marijuana grow operation. Charges dismissed against both accused after challenge to warrant. Money and property returned to client
R. v. K.D. [2008] Vancouver
Serious Kidnapping and extortion charges reduced to simple assault after cross examination by Karp of the complainant. Crown original sentencing position of five years reduced to three months.
R. v. I.D. [2008] Vancouver
Assault charges in a Vancouver nightclub involving an alleged bottling with serious facial injuries. Charges dropped.
R v. M.B. [2008] Vancouver
Bouncer charged with aggravated assault. After negotiations with Karp and argument to judge a conditional discharge with no record imposed.
R. v. E.E. [2008]
Multiple bank robberies. Crown asking for three years real jail. Karp convinced a judge to impose a conditional sentence.
R v. J.M. [2007] Port Coquitlam
Charges of Aggravated assault dismissed after a lengthy three day cross examination by Mr. Karp of the material witnesses. Accused released from custody immediately.
R v. H.C. [2007] Vancouver
Marijuana grow operation involving 500 plants. Crown counsel did not proceed with the charges after negotiations with Mr. Karp.
R v. G.B. [2007] Vancouver
Theft charges accused caught on video. After cross examination by Mr. Karp accused found not guilty.
R v. A.C. [2007] Burnaby
Sexual assault trial with a jury. Several charter arguments advanced involving difficult legal issues. Accused confession to police excluded. After three weeks of trial jury could not reach a verdict.
R v. J.H. and O.S. [2007] Vancouver
Substantial Cocaine and Ecstasy drug Trafficking charges including weapons charges. Negotiated down to one count each of Trafficking with a 6 month Conditional Sentence Order imposed. No jail received.
R v. E.T. [2007] Vancouver
Substantial Cocaine, Heroin, LSD, Ecstasy, and Marijuana drug Trafficking charges including possession of two loaded firearms. Two years of jail given despite crown sentence position of four to five years.
R v. A.F. [2007] Abbotsford
Possession of firearm and assault. Mr Karp negotiated with crown counsel and convinced them to drop the assault charge and impose a fine on the firearms charge.
R v. D.H. [2007] Vancouver
Charges of dial-a-dope cocaine drug trafficking. Charges dropped against accused.
R v. A.G. [2007] Vancouver
Impaired Driving and over .08 charges negotiated down to section 144 motor vehicle act offence.
R v. S.M. [2007] Vancouver
Impaired driving charges dismissed.
R v. H.Z. [2007] Richmond
Marijuana Grow operation case charges dropped.