2010 Drug Cases

Client charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking (approximately 1 pound) and proceeds of crime as a result of surveillance conducted by members of the Calgary Police Service. The resulting arrest and search of our client’s vehicle were challenged on constitutional grounds and on day 1 of the preliminary inquiry the agent for the Federal Department of Justice conceded the strength of our position. The bottom line . . . all charges against our client were completely …

Client was apprehended by the R.C.M.P. in a radar “trap” while on Hwy #1 near Canmore Alberta. While dealing with our client at roadside the police detected the scent of cannabis marijuana. The police arrested our client for illegal possession of controlled substance and a search of his motor vehicle revealed the presence of approximately one ounce of marijuana. Police charged our client with possession of cannabis marijuana and we were instructed to vehemently defend this prosecution by our client …

Client was apprehended while speeding in the City of Calgary. The police immediately detected the scent of what they believed to be green or raw marijuana whereupon they arrested our client and conducted a search of the motor vehicle. As a consequence of that search the police seized over half a pound of cannabis marijuana packaged in multiple baggies. Our client was charged with possession of marijuana for the purpose of trafficking, possession of cannabis resin and two counts of …

Client was rolling down Deerfoot Trial when his vehicle caught fire and ultimately burned to a crisp at roadside. To make our client’s day just a little bit worse two off-duty peace officers arrived on the scene and claim to have observed our client hide a large quantity of cocaine (approximately half a pound) in the ditch adjacent to the vehicular barbeque. We elected trial by Queen’s Bench and scheduled a preliminary inquiry. At the preliminary inquiry both peace officers …

Client was subjected to something called an “ion scan” at the U.S. border which supposedly tested positive for cocaine. About a month later the police obtained a search warrant and with the assistance of the tactical team entered the home of our client in search of “firearms”. As matters turned out despite an exhaustive search by the authorities the police found no drugs and no firearms. What they did find was approximately $50,000.00 in cold hard cash. Consequently, the police …

Client was the primary target of the Edmonton Police Service Gang Unit relative to alleged cocaine trafficking. As a consequence of ongoing surveillance our client was apprehended at a “meet” involving approximately $8,000.00 in cash and close to a pound of cocaine. Client was charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, possessing proceeds of crime and various weapons offences. The matter was scheduled for trial and on day 1 of trial proceedings the case was resolved by …

Client was the front passenger in a motor vehicle containing 3 persons which was the target of surveillance by the police. As a result of observations made by the police they stopped the vehicle, searched the vehicle (and its occupants) and seized a quantity of crack cocaine and cash. In our opinion J.P. should have never been charged in the first place but be that as it may we elected trial by way of the Court of Queen’s Bench of …