NOTABLE CASES

While the following contains a selection of memorable cases Ms. Purser has litigated over her career, this is by no means a complete listing of all cases handled by Ms. Purser. Cases have been initialized to protect the identity of the clients.

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R v S.A., 2026 ABKB (unreported)

Following a week-long trial, and significant evidentiary issues, Stacey’s client who was charged with serious sexual assault allegations was found not guilty by a jury of his peers.


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R v T.M., 2026 ABKB (unreported)

After successfully convincing 6 jurors that her client ought to be acquitted of the serious sexual offences against him. The Crown declined to proceed to a retrial and entered a stay (i.e. drop) of proceedings.


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R v R.S., 2025 ABKB (Unreported)

After a jury trial, Cateline successfully obtained not guilty verdicts on all 5 counts from the jury for her client who was charged as a result of serious allegations by his former domestic partner, which included charges for aggravated assault and assault by choking.


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R v R.L., 2025 ABCJ 5

After successfully establishing a motive to fabricate, the Judge acquitted Emma’s client noting that the “criminal law and its accompanying procedure do not constitute the appropriate platform or medium for tenant eviction.”


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R v A.E., 2025 ABKB (Unreported)

After 2 days of trial, and discovering a serious disclosure violation, the Crown stayed (i.e. dropped) charges against Cateline's client who was charged with trafficking over 200g's of methamphetamine.


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R v R.C., 2024 NWTSC (Unreported)

After a grueling week-long trial in Yellowknife, and after nearly two years of having to suffer with the stigma of charges, Stacey successfully convinced a jury of his peers to acquit her client of sexual assault. 


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R v J.K., 2024 CCRB (Unreported)

After being under the supervision of the Alberta Review Board for nine-years, following a finding that he was Not Criminally Responsible for attempting to murder his mother, Stacey obtained an absolute discharge for her client. 


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R v J.W., 2024 ABPC (Unreported)

After pointing out pieces of evidence that pointed to her clients innocence, Cateline convinced the Crown to stay (i.e. drop) charges of impaired driving causing death against her client.  


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