2011 Drug Cases

Client was seated in the passenger seat of a motor vehicle outside a popular drinking establishment when the police peered through the window and observed a quantity of cocaine. Our client was arrested and as a consequence of the seizure was charged with possession of cocaine and other non-related Criminal Code offences. Our client’s employment was in grave jeopardy as a consequence of the drug charge but as a consequence of a faulty affidavit germane to the service of certificates …

Police stopped a vehicle operated by our client as a result of a perceived illegal U turn and possible suspect in a domestic assault. When our client was apprehended the police immediately detected the overwhelming scent of fresh marijuana and arrested our client accordingly. A search of our client’s motor vehicle revealed the presence of a quantity of marijuana, a scale, baggies and a “grinder”. The police also seized our client’s cell phone which apparently contained text messages of a …

Client drove into a check stop where the police immediately detected the “overpowering” scent of fresh marijuana. Consequently, the police searched the vehicle and seized a relatively large quantity of marijuana, packaging material and scales. Client was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana for the purpose of trafficking. At trial we challenged the admissibility of the certificate of analysis on the basis of non-compliance with section 52 of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. The learned trial judge reserved …

Client was searched by security personnel while seeking to gain entry to a “rave”. As a consequence of that search security personnel seized a large quantity (approximately 70 grams) of oxycodone and turned our client over to the police; the police charged our client with possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking. Oxycodone is an opiate derivative that is often used as a heroin/ morphine substitute and is viewed very seriously by our Courts – the starting …

Client was the primary target of a Joint Forces Operation (“JFO”) operation involving the RCMP and CPS. As a result of informant information and ongoing police surveillance the police executed a search warrant on our client’s home where they seized cocaine, marijuana, cash and crack cocaine cooking paraphernalia. Client was charged with 7 counts including possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, manufacturing cocaine and possessing proceeds of crime. At the onset of this prosecution the Crown was seeking …

Client stopped for speeding. Police detect the scent of marijuana and detain client. Subsequent search of motor vehicle reveals the presence of a small quantity of marijuana and cocaine; client charged accordingly with two counts of simple possession of a controlled substance. Client’s professional/executive livelihood in grave jeopardy if conviction(s) entered. Through negotiation with prosecuting authority an arrangement was struck whereby both charges completely withdrawn.

Client facing seventeen charges including four counts of trafficking in cocaine (direct hand to hand transactions with the same undercover officer), 6 counts of possessing proceeds of crime, two weapons offences and five counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking (arising from the search by warrant of residential premises and search of a motor vehicle incidental to client’s arrest) relative to various drugs including cocaine, psilocybin and cannabis marijuana. Short of a miracle client “dead in the water” relative …

Client was one of several targets of a six month police investigation involving ongoing surveillance and the ultimate search of multiple residences by way of warrants to search. The police seized substantial quantities of cocaine, cash and related material and our client was charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, proceeds of crime and weapons offences. The matter was scheduled for preliminary inquiry but at the commencement of proceedings we detected a potentially fatal flaw in the …

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNS) were notified by Canada Post of a package at their depot containing cannabis marijuana. RNS installed a tracking device in the package and ultimately followed that package and our client to a residence. Pursuant to a search warrant the police entered the residence (and a second residence) and seized approximately 36 pounds of marijuana, drug trafficking paraphernalia and a large sum of cash (approximately $47,000.00). Client and his girlfriend were charged with possession of a …

This refers to the case of Regina v. G&G which can be found in 2009 Drug Cases #9. After successfully killing the possession for the purpose of trafficking in cocaine charge (approximately 2 kilograms) and the proceeds of crime charge (approximately $44,000.00) we directed our attention to recovering at least a portion of the seized funds. We were ultimately successful in securing a judicial order directing that one half of the funds be returned to our clients.

Client charged with possession of cannabis marijuana for the purpose of trafficking and proceeds of crime (approximately $40,000.00 cash) as a consequence of the police search of his residence by way of a warrant to search. Client was actually the hapless byproduct of a police investigation during which the primary target (not L.I.) was observed during surveillance to attend our client’s residence from time to time. Ultimately the entire investigation netted the seizure of a substantial quantity of cocaine (approximately …

Client was working the till at a downtown restaurant/takeout when the police came through the door with a warrant to search the premises. As a consequence of that search the police seized approximately 600 grams of powder and crack cocaine in various locations throughout the establishment as well as crack cocaine production paraphernalia and cash. K.I. (and others) were charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, production of crack cocaine, proceeds of crime and related offences. On …