A client of Mr. Xavier Cormier, a criminal lawyer, had been charged with stealing gas (Section 334 b) (ii) Criminal Code of Canada). Charges had been laid several years before Mr. Cormier became the defence lawyer for this case. He had discussions with the Prosecutor about the procedures. The client made a donation to a charity organization, then the Prosecutor dropped the charges, given all the circumstances in the case.
Not all clients of criminal lawyer Xavier Cormier are acquitted. See notice.