A client of criminal lawyer Xavier Cormier had been charged with theft for a value not exceeding $ 5,000 (Section 334 Criminal Code of Canada) and doing mischief to property (Section 430 Criminal Code). On the day of the trial, Mr. Cormier negotiated with the Prosecutor. The client made a charity donation and then pleaded guilty to his charges. The lawyers suggested the Judge grant the client an absolute discharge. The Judge agreed to the parties’ suggestion and granted the client an absolute discharge.
Not all clients of criminal lawyer Xavier Cormier receive a discharge. See notice.