2009 Drug Cases

Client charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking (35 grams packaged in multiple units), simple possession of marijuana, proceeds of crime and breach of a recognizance. Client was a driver of a motor vehicle which was searched without warrant by the police. At the conclusion of trial proceedings in the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta the trial Justice found M.V. to be not guilty of all drug charges. Client was found guilty of the least serious …

Client (same individual as above) charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking and proceeds of crime as a consequence of a police search of a motor vehicle. All charges dismissed by the attending Provincial Court Judge at trial as a consequence of Crown witness problems.

Client charged with possession of ecstacy for the purpose of trafficking (123 tablets). At trial client convicted of simple possession of ecstacy and the matter resolved by way of fine.

Client charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking (2 kilograms) as a consequence of a so-called “pipeline” stop by the R.C.M.P. on the Trans Canada Highway. Crown entered a stay of proceedings on day 1 of the Preliminary Inquiry as a consequence of unsurmountable constitutional search and seizure issues.

As a consequence of a warrant to search executed by the police on residential premises they seized ammunition, drug trafficking paraphernalia, body amour and weapons. Client was charged with possession of marijuana, weapons offences, proceeds and two counts of breaching a court order. The search and seizure was challenged on constitutional grounds and all charges were ultimately withdrawn.

Client charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking (7 ounces) as a consequence of a police search of client’s motor vehicle. This was another so-called “pipeline” search premised on ostensibly spurious grounds. The police were cross-examined at length at the Preliminary Inquiry held in Fox Creek following which client was committed to stand trial in the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta, Grande Prairie. The search and seizure was challenged on constitutional grounds and with the aid …

Client charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking as a consequence of a concerned citizens observations of a stash location. Crown witnesses were cross-examined at length during the preliminary inquiry. At the end of the day the prosecutor conceded the problematic nature of its case and entered a stay of proceedings.

Client charged with possession of cocaine (approximately nine ounces) for the purpose of trafficking as a consequence of police search of client’s home with warrant. Notwithstanding the sizeable amount of cocaine seized our client managed to avoid a jail term and the matter was resolved by way of a Conditional Sentence Order (curfew) of one year.

Clients (brothers) charged with possession of cocaine (approximately two kilograms) for the purpose of trafficking and proceeds of crime (approximately $40,000.00 cash) as a consequence of police search of their motor vehicle. As a consequence of cross-examination of the police by the defence at the preliminary inquiry it was determined that certain officers were less than forthcoming (to put it delicately) in their sworn testimonies concerning the actual facts surrounding the search and seizure. As a consequence of the foregoing …

Client was the primary target of a five month police investigation resulting in two counts of trafficking in cocaine, one count of possession for the purpose of trafficking and the seizure of in excess of five kilograms of cocaine. Client was accused of selling one ounce on the first occasion, two kilograms of cocaine on the second occasion and being in possession of three kilograms on the third. At the conclusion of Q.B. trial proceedings the learned trial Justice entered …

Client charged with possession of marijuana for the purpose of trafficking as a consequence of police seizure of multiple pounds of marijuana and grow paraphernalia from a van driven by client. Case defended by challenging the constitutionality of the search, problematic continuity of critical material evidence and problematic service of the certificates of analysis. At trial all charges were completely dismissed and all seized property recovered.

Client charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, proceeds of crime and possession of stolen property. Client “high” on crack cocaine crashes stolen vehicle into yard of Calgary residence where police seize various items including substantial cash, scales, score sheets and multiple “teardrops” of cocaine. During the first day of trial the Crown closed its case and the defense moved for a directed verdict. The learned trial judge reserved his ruling on the application until day two …