2008 Drug Cases

Client charged with seven offences including possession of cocaine and codeine for the purpose of trafficking and weapons as a consequence of police search and seizure under warrant of client’s home. Problematic continuity of material evidence resulted in a complete withdrawal of all charges at Preliminary Inquiry.

Client “partying” in motor vehicle with friends when police arrive and conduct a search of the vehicle and its occupants. Police seize approximately a half ounce of cocaine and related paraphernalia and charge client with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking. Prosecution terminated prior to actual court proceedings due to perceived insurmountable search and seizure Charter issues.

Client charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking and proceeds of crime as a consequence of the seizure of approximately 33.1 grams of cocaine, 3 cellular phones and cash by the police from a vehicle driven by client. All charges successfully resolved by way of a stay of proceedings on the first day of the scheduled Queen’s Bench trial.

Client charged with nine counts including possession of cocaine (2 kilograms), marijuana, hashish, esctasy for the purpose of trafficking, proceeds of crime and possession of a loaded handgun as a consequence of police search of residential premises by way of a drug warrant. All charges successfully resolved by way of a stay of proceedings on the first day of the scheduled Queen’s Bench trial.

Client with no prior criminal convictions charged with possession of marijuana contrary to section 4(1) of the Controlled Drug and Substances Act. Search and seizure challenged on constitutional grounds and charge completely withdrawn on date of trial.

Client charged with trafficking in marijuana, possession of marijuana for the purpose of trafficking and proceeds of crime as a consequence of client’s dealings with an undercover peace officer and a seizure from client’s motor vehicle. Prosecution was challenged relative to problematic identification and constitutional issues resulting in complete withdrawal of all charges.

Client charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking (half a pound), proceeds of crime and breach of a recognizance. Search and seizure successfully challenged on constitutional grounds and a entered on all charges.

After a six month police investigation involving physical and technical surveillance police search of residential premises resulted in a seizure of 3 pounds of crack cocaine. Client was charged with three counts of possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, manufacturing cocaine and three counts of possessing proceeds of crime. A stay of proceedings was ultimately entered against S. M. on all charges.

Client charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, possession of marijuana for the purpose of trafficking, proceeds of crime and three weapons offences as a consequence of a police search of a motor vehicle. Subsequent to preliminary inquiry and prior to commencement of trial a stay of proceedings were entered on all charges due to perceived insurmountable search and seizure constitutional problems.

Client charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking and proceeds of crime. All charges completely withdrawn prior to commencement of preliminary inquiry through negotiation with the Crown as a consequence of insurmountable constitutional search and seizure issues.

Client pulled into a check stop and was charged with impaired driving, operating a motor vehicle over 0.08, possession of marijuana for the purpose of trafficking, proceeds of crime and possession of cocaine. The police also seized (very expensive) S.U.V. This multifaceted prosecution was ultimately resolved by way of a plea of guilty (for which our client received a small fine) and a complete withdrawal of all other drug charges. As for the drinking and driving prosecution the matter was …

Client charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, simple possession of marijuana and proceeds of crime as a result if the police search of his motor vehicle. The matter was ultimately resolved by way of a plea of guilty to simple possession of cocaine ($500.00 fine) and a complete withdrawal of all other charges. All money seized by the police under the proceeds charge were also returned to our client.

Client was charged with possession of cocaine of the purpose of trafficking and simple possession of marijuana as a consequence of the execution of a warrant to search on our client’s home. As a consequence of search and seizure Charter issues germane to the search this prosecution was resolved by way of a guilty plea to simple possession of a controlled substance and all other charges were completely withdrawn.

Client was charged with possession of marijuana for the purpose of trafficking and proceeds of crime as a result of a police search of our client’s motor vehicle. Search and seizure challenged on constitutional grounds resulting in the complete withdrawal of all charges and the return of money seized to our client.

Client charged with possession of cocaine (couple of ounces) for the purpose of trafficking as a consequence of the police search of client’s residence. All charges against client completely withdrawn prior to commencement of trial proceedings as a consequence of the Crowns inability to discharge its constitutional obligation of full disclosure as required under section 7 of the Charter.

Client charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, proceeds of crime and weapons offences as a consequence of police search of his motor vehicle. Insurmountable Charter issues resulted in resolution by way of a stay of proceedings on all charges after conduct of preliminary inquiry.

Client (family man and business man) drives into a check stop and when he reaches into the glove compartment for his registration and insurance the attending peace officer reaches through the window and plucks a bag of marijuana from our hapless client. Client immediately charged with possession of a controlled substance. Through the efforts of our office the charge was completely withdrawn.

Client arrested for shoplifting by store security and during search of client security personnel located and seized 19 rocks of crack cocaine and in excess of $1,000.00 cash. Client charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking and possession of proceeds. This matter was resolved prior to trial by way of a guilty plea to simple possession of cocaine and a withdrawal of the proceeds charge. The fine imposed was paid from the funds seized by the security …

Client charged with possession of marijuana for the purpose of trafficking and cultivation of marijuana as a consequence of a warrant to search executed by the police on residential premises. As a consequence of the search the police seized a $12,000.00 grow operation and related drug paraphernalia. Through negotiation with the Crown the charge of possession for the purpose of trafficking was completely withdrawn and the matter was dealt with by way of cultivation for personal use and a modest …

Client charged with simple possession of marijuana and possession of a prohibited weapon (brass knuckles) as a consequence of a vehicle search conducted by the R.C.M.P. Technical deficiencies identified by the defense concerning the Information (formal charging document) ultimately resulted in all charges being completely withdrawn at trial.