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Multiple counts of Possession and Trafficking of Stolen Goods withdrawn mid-trial, Bradford. S.S. was charged with 32 counts of Theft Over, Possession Over, and Trafficking in Stolen Goods. In January 2021 to May 2022, police commenced an investigation into a string of property related thefts targeting construction sites and thefts of heavy diesel equipment such as excavators worth over $500,000. The thefts were taking place across the G.T.A. and central Ontario. As a result of the investigation, S.S. and other accused parties were identified, and a number of Judicial Authorizations were granted. Production Orders including phone records were utilized and provided evidence of the S.S.’s involvement in the alleged crimes. S.S. retained Michael Bury of Neuberger & Partners LLP to represent him. The matter proceeded to trial and despite some evidence connecting S.S. to the allegations, Michael Bury successfully cross-examined the detective in charge at length to demonstrate the weakness of the Crown’s case. After extensive discussions with the Crown following the cross-examinations, the Crown conceded the weakness of its case against S.S. and agreed to withdraw all charges, despite the fact the trial had already commenced.