2011 Drug Cases

Client charged with possession of controlled substances for the purpose of trafficking and proceeds relative to crack cocaine, powder cocaine, temazepan, cannabis marijuana and cash. Police executed a warrant to search on business premises located in downtown Calgary. At the time of police entry our client was in the company of several males behind the counter of the premises. After 5 months of court appearances and ongoing negotiation with the Crown this prosecution was killed/ terminated by way of a …

While conducting surveillance in a local drinking establishment the police observed our client socializing with persons believed to be members of a well-known motorcycle “club”. Consequently, the police came up with a bogus excuse to apprehend, identify and search our client. As a consequence of that search the police located a quantity of cocaine and our client was charged accordingly. A plea of not guilty was entered and a trial date scheduled. Nine months later the Crown concedes the abundantly …

This prosecution arises from the facts germane to the truck BBQ on the Deerfoot Trail case as set out in Drug Cases 2010 at paragraph 24. After killing this prosecution relative to the brick of cocaine (located in the snow bank) the Crown pressed on with a charge of possession of methamphetamine (speed). While at the scene of the BBQ aforesaid our client was searched by the police and found to be in possession of (i.e.: the dope was in …

Client was a passenger in a motor vehicle stopped by the police as a result of an impaired driving complaint. The police observed a crack pipe protruding from beneath the front passenger seat so they searched the vehicle and occupants. A search of the vehicle revealed the presence of 2 ounces of crack cocaine and related paraphernalia. Client was charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking; a plea of not guilty was entered and the matter scheduled …

Tough case. Client charged with three counts of direct trafficking as a consequence of three separate sales of cocaine involving two undercover peace officers during an operation extending over several months. At trial both undercover officers pointed to our client as the person from whom they purchased cocaine BUT through cross-examination it was revealed that identification was tainted due to a highly problematic photographic line-up (i.e.: they had a fat guy in with a bunch of skinny guys) and investigative …

Client was targeted by the police during the course of an ongoing investigation of a so-called Dial-a-Dope operation. Undercover peace officers arranged a meet by telephone to purchase cocaine and when our client arrived at the scene he was arrested, searched and found to be in possession of a quantity of cocaine – he was charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking. During our review and analysis of Crown disclosure (police reports, etc.) we identified certain subtle but potentially …

This matter arises from the facts germane to the case set out in Drug Cases 2010 at paragraph 25. After killing the proceeds prosecution by way of a in November, 2010 we redirected our attention to recovering the cash seized by the police from the home of our client. After four months our efforts in this regard were successful and the entire amount was recovered and restored to our client

Regina v. S.B. [Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta, Calgary – March – April, 2011] Client had a heated oral exchange with a school official regarding his daughter. Within 24 hours of the non-threatening conversation child welfare investigators were on our client’s front door step in the company of two uniformed policemen demanding entry to his home. Upon entering the home all four intruders immediately confirmed that our client’s daughter was a normal, happy, healthy child who did not present …

RegClient charged with possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking, proceeds of crime and multiple weapons offences (including possession of a handgun with readily accessible ammunition. . . an offence that carries a minimum sentence on conviction of 3 years imprisonment) as a consequence of police search of a motor vehicle and our client’s home. The matter was scheduled for preliminary inquiry where the co-accused entered a plea of guilty; our client maintained his “innocence” and we …

Client was the operator of a motor vehicle which was the subject of ongoing surveillance by the police. The police observed what they believed to be activity consistent with drug trafficking so they stopped the vehicle and searched the driver, passenger and interior of the vehicle. As a consequence of that search the police seized a quantity of cocaine and cash which (according to the police) confirmed their belief with respect to drug trafficking. Consequently, our client was charged with …

Client was the subject of an ongoing police investigation involving surveillance, confidential informants and the execution of multiple warrants to search. Client was ultimately charged with trafficking in a controlled substance and possession of proceeds of crime (approximately $85,000.00 cash). We entered an election of trial by way of a Justice of the Court of Queen’s Bench of Saskatchewan sitting without the intervention of a jury and scheduled a preliminary inquiry. At the preliminary inquiry we were successful in securing …

Client was operating a motor vehicle east bound on highway #1 near Lake Louise Alberta when he was pulled over by an RCMP highway patrolman/ drug cop. This highly trained officer employed classic pipeline interdiction methodology which ultimately resulted in a search of our client’s vehicle. As a consequence of that search the police located a suitcase containing 28 ½ pound bags of cannabis marijuana. We rejected an offer of an 18 month conditional sentence order (i.e.: house arrest) in …

As a consequence of an ongoing investigation the police executed a warrant to search residential premises in Calgary where they located approximately 2 kilograms of cocaine as well as a so-called “brick” press, cutting agents, scales, packaging etc. We elected Trial by way of the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta and scheduled a date for preliminary inquiry. On day one of the preliminary inquiry this prosecution against A.K.H. was killed/ terminated in its entirety by way of the entry …

Client was pulled over by the police for allegedly making an unsignalled lane change in a so-called “shady” area of the City. The police observed a “bud grinder” so they arrested our client. A subsequent search of our client and the vehicle resulted in the seizure of a small quantity of marijuana and multiple packets (9) of cocaine, a tazer and approximately $580.00 in cash. Client was charged with eight separate criminal offences including possession for the purpose of trafficking …

Client was a passenger of a motor vehicle apprehended by the police as a result of an impaired driving complaint. The police observed a crack pipe protruding from the front passenger seat (where our client was positioned) so they searched the vehicle and occupants. The search of the vehicle revealed the presence of 2 ounces of crack cocaine and paraphernalia. Client was charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, a plea of not guilty was entered and …

As a consequence of information received from a so-called reliable confidential source and surveillance conducted by the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) client was apprehended at roadside and accused of being in possession of an excess of 100 pounds of cannabis marijuana for the purpose of trafficking. We elected trial by way of a Justice of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador and scheduled a preliminary inquiry. At the conclusion of the preliminary inquiry the learned Provincial Court Judge killed/ …

Client charged with various offences including production of cocaine, weapons and proceeds as a consequence of the execution of a warrant to search residential premises. We elected trial by way of a Justice of the Court of Queen’s Bench and scheduled a preliminary inquiry. At the conclusion of the preliminary inquiry the prosecution against our client was terminated on all charges by way of the entry of a stay of proceedings.

Client charged with possession of approximately 67 grams of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, proceeds (over $20,000.00 cash ) and multiple firearms offences (involving two automatic handguns) as a consequence of a police search of a residential premises. We elected trial by way of a Justice of the Court of Queen’s Bench and scheduled a preliminary inquiry. At the preliminary inquiry this most serious prosecution against C. L. was terminated in its entirety by way of an entry of …

Client was operating a motor vehicle which was stopped by the police and searched. The police located 17 separate packages of cocaine under the driver’s floor mat, 16 individual bundles of cash and a so-called “score sheet”. Police also seized a cellular phone from our client and answered several incoming calls from persons looking to “buy”. As a consequence of the seizures aforesaid our client was charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking and proceeds of crime. …

The police observed our client operating a motor vehicle and recognized him as a person for whom there were several outstanding arrest warrants. Our client was stopped, arrested and searched. As a consequence of that search the police seized an “8-ball” of cocaine, a bundle of cash and a set of triple beam scales. Our client was charged with possession of cocaine and proceeds of crime. Through negotiation with the Agent for the Federal Department of Justice we were successful …