2010 Drug Cases

Client charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, possession of marijuana, obstruction of a peace officer and breach of recognizance. Client walking down Calgary street when apprehended by the police relative to a neighborhood “B&E”. Search of client revealed approximately one ounce of cocaine and a small quantity of marijuana. Through pre-trial negotiation with the Crown the matter was ultimately resolved by way of a guilty plea to simple possession of marijuana and obstruction; a small fine …

Client charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking and proceeds as a consequence of a police stop of a motor vehicle driven by client. Police seized approximately half an ounce of cocaine from client’s person and another half ounce (and cash) from the motor vehicle. The case was challenged on constitutional grounds resulting in the entry of a after preliminary inquiry and before commencement of trial proceedings.

Client charged with half a dozen separate counts of trafficking in cocaine (repeated sales to the same undercover officer) and possession of approximately one kilogram of cocaine as a consequence of the seizure of that substance from client’s motor vehicle. Matter was ultimately resolved by way of a guilty plea to one count of trafficking in cocaine and all other charges (including the charge of possession for the purpose of trafficking relative to the kilogram of cocaine) were completely withdrawn. …

Client charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, proceeds, manufacturing cocaine, possession of ecstasy for the purpose of trafficking, possession of stolen property, possession of weapons for a purpose dangerous to the public peace and possession of a prohibited weapon. Police were investigating an alleged “dial-a-dope” operation which ultimately resulted in a search by warrant of a residence; client found inside the residence at time of search. Police seized over $10,000.00 cash, approximately one pound of cocaine …

Client charged with possession of cocaine and ecstasy for the purpose of trafficking, two semi-automatic handguns and ammunition, a loaded sawed-off shotgun, a pile of drug trafficking paraphernalia including scales and packaging materials as well as $25,000.00. Client was a target of a lengthy R.C.M.P./C.P.S. joint force investigation involving confidential informants and indepth surveillance. The foregoing material evidence was seized by the police during the course of their search of client’s residence by way of warrant. The case was not …

Client charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking and proceeds as a result of a police search of a motor vehicle at the direction of R.C.M.P./C.P.S. joint force investigators. Client was the target of a so-called “dial-a-dope” investigation and during the course of the vehicle search approximately one ounce of cocaine, scales, cash and packaging material were seized. At preliminary inquiry the case for the Crown/ prosecution was sufficiently damaged through cross-examination by the defense of a …

As a consequence of an ongoing police investigation involving confidential informants and surveillance the police executed a warrant to search residential premises in Calgary, Alberta. When the “tac team” entered the condominium our client (owner of the premises) was sitting on the couch in the living room. The police seized approximately $10,000.00 cash in plain view on the kitchen counter, a loaded handgun from the master bedroom and approximately one pound of cocaine from the premises. Following a one week …

Client charged with possession of a substantial quantity of cannabis marijuana for the purpose of trafficking and possessing proceeds of crime as a consequence of the police searching a motor vehicle in which our client was a passenger. At the commencement of trial proceedings this prosecution was successfully terminated by way of a stay of proceedings on all charges.

Client charged with possession of marijuana for the purpose of trafficking and proceeds of crime as a consequence of police search of a motor vehicle operated by our client; in addition to the drugs the police seized several thousand dollars and the automobile. Through our efforts the automobile and cash was recovered. Ultimately, our client avoided the entry of a criminal conviction through our successful application for a conditional discharge.

Our client was operating a motor vehicle when he entered a check stop located at the Banff entry gate. The police (employing classic “pipeline” investigative methodology) ultimately searched the motor vehicle and seized approximately 22 pounds of cannabis marijuana as well as so-called “score sheets” from the person of our client. At preliminary inquiry in Banff Provincial Court we laid the evidentiary foundation for a constitutional application at trial through cross-examination of primary witnesses for the prosecution. At the conclusion …

Client charged with trafficking in marijuana and possession of marijuana for the purpose of trafficking as a consequence of police surveillance of a suspected drug transaction and the subsequent search of client’s motor vehicle. Problematic witnesses germane to the alleged drug transaction presented the Crown with insurmountable challenges. The warrantless search and seizure from the motor vehicle was also attacked on constitutional grounds. The Crown killed the prosecution in its entirety within 48 hours of commencement of trial proceedings.

Client charged with impaired driving, possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, possession of marijuana for the purpose of trafficking and possessing proceeds of crime. Routine police D.U.I. investigation results in arrest of client for impaired driving and subsequent seizure of cocaine, marijuana and cash from client’s person and motor vehicle. Prior to trial proceedings we killed the impaired driving charge, the proceeds of crime charge and had the possession for the purpose of trafficking charges reduced to simple …

As a consequence of an ongoing joint forces investigation police obtained a warrant to search client’s residential premises and seized approximately $180,000.00 cash. The legality of the warrant to search was challenged on constitutional grounds resulting in the Crown killing the prosecution on day one of trial proceedings.

Police were patrolling in a “known drug trafficking area” in Calgary when they observed a vehicle parked with two male occupants. When the police approached they observed that the two occupants (including our client) became agitated and appeared to be concealing something. Police attended upon the vehicle and ultimately took our client into custody locating multiple baggies of marijuana, a quantity of cannabis resin, an ammunition cannister, electronic scale, collapsible baton and a couple thousand dollars in cash. Client (unwisely) …

Police respond to a 911 call by a distraught person believed to be suffering from a drug overdose. Police enter client’s apartment without a warrant to check on the well being of occupants – no one home. As a result of police search of premises client is charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking in cocaine, ecstasy and marijuana. The case for the prosecution starts to unravel at trial during cross-examination of the police but the winning blow is …

As a result of our client’s acquittal on all charges at trial in February 2010 (See enumerated Case #5 above) we were ultimately successful in obtaining a judicial order restoring client’s BMW, Infinity and money in the amount of $25,000.00.

Client (a bar manager) was charged with trafficking in cocaine as a consequence of ostensibly facilitating a deal between a cocaine trafficker (bar patron) and an undercover police officer. The prosecution was premised on the belief that our client was a party to the offence of drug trafficking by virtue of the assistance rendered. Through efforts undertaken by our office with the Federal Department of Justice we ultimately killed this prosecution in its entirety by the entry of a stay of proceedings.

Client charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking (approximately one ounce) and proceeds of crime as a consequence of surveillance conducted by members of the RCMP Drug Squad. Police also seized clients 2006 4×4. Several months subsequent to client’s release on bail the police searched his residence resulting in six additional criminal charges including possession of a controlled substance, proceeds of crime and four charges of breaching a recognizance. We again secured bail for our client and …

Client charged with three counts of possession of a controlled substances for the purpose of trafficking (cocaine/ heroin/ cannabis marijuana) as well as suspended driving, obstruction and personation as a result of a high speed chase conducted by two off duty RCMP officers. We elected trial by Queen’s Bench and a preliminary inquiry was held in Strathmore Provincial Court. Ultimately, through efforts conducted by our office with the Federal Department of Justice, all charges were completely withdrawn in the Court …

Client charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking (approximately 50 grams) and proceeds of crime as a consequence of police search of residential premises. Through efforts conducted by our office all charges against our client were completely withdrawn.