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DE was charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking and possession of ecstasy for the purpose of trafficking as a consequence of a police search of his motor vehicle. Patrick Fagan challenged the constitutional validity of the police search and seizure and the entire matter was ultimately resolved by way of a guilty plea to simple possession and small fines.

Client charged with possession of 2 ounces of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking as a consequence of a controlled postal delivery and subsequent surveillance and search of client’s vehicle. Admissibility of evidence was challenged on constitutional grounds and a stay of proceedings entered on all charges after Preliminary Inquiry and on the verge of trial proceedings.

Client charged with trafficking cocaine to a civilian who is subsequently apprehended and provides a statement to police implicating client. Charge reduced to simple possession prior to trial and matter resolved by way of a fine.

Client charged with possession of cannabis marijuana as a consequence of a police search of his motor vehicle. All charges completely withdrawn prior to the commencement of trial proceedings.

Client charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, possession of stolen property and proceeds of crime as a result of the police search of residential premises.

Client charged with possession of marijuana and illegal possession of a firearm. Admissibility of evidence challenged on constitutional grounds; all charges eventually withdrawn.

Client charged with possession of cocaine and marijuana for the purpose of trafficking as a consequence of a police search of client’s vehicle. Matter resolved through negotiation prior to trial by way of simple possession and a fine.

Client charged with trafficking cocaine, possession of marijuana, possession of a loaded firearm and possession of an unregistered firearm and proceeds of crime. Matter was ultimately resolved by way of simple possession and a fine was imposed.

Client charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking and proceeds of crime as a consequence of seizure of ten ounces of cocaine and cash from residential premises. The matter was ultimately resolved by way of a complete withdrawal of all charges.

Client charged with possession of multiple kilograms of cannabis marijuana for the purpose of trafficking as a consequence of a police search of his motor vehicle. All charges completely withdrawn prior to the commencement of trial proceedings.

Application to exclude investigative observation of the police during the course of a section 487.01 Criminal Code covert entry of a hotel room. Evidence excluded of a consequence of non-compliance with a statutory imperative.

For an offical transcript of the judgement click here.

Trafficking in a street level quantity of crack cocaine. [second win for this particular client]

Possession of Cocaine (multi-ounce level) for the Purpose of Trafficking and Proceeds of Crime. Legality of seizure from motor vehicle successfully challenged on constitutional grounds. All charges withdrawn and judicial order obtained directing return of seized money.

Possession of Cocaine (two kilograms) for the Purpose of Trafficking. Warrantless search of vehicle. Client discharged at conclusion of Preliminary Inquiry.

Possession of Cocaine (multi-ounce) for the Purpose of Trafficking. Warrantless search of hotel room. All drug charges withdrawn.

Cultivation/Production of Cannabis Marihuana (major grow operation), Possession of Marihuana for the Purpose of Trafficking, Proceeds of Crime, Theft of Electricity, Possession of a handgun and other weapons offences. Legality of seizure from home challenged on constitutional basis. All charges completely withdrawn at conclusion of Preliminary Inquiry.

Possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, possession of ecstasy for the purpose of trafficking, possession of morphine for the purpose of trafficking, possession of marihuana for the purpose of trafficking, possession of cannabis resin for the purpose of trafficking and proceeds of crime.

Possession of Cannabis resin and Proceeds of Crime. Warrantless search of vehicle. Legality of search of motor vehicle challenged on constitutional grounds. All charges withdrawn and judicial order obtained directing return of seized funds.

Regina v. B.C. [Calgary Prov. Crt. – June 2005] – Trafficking in Cocaine (ounce level). All charges withdrawn at Preliminary Inquiry.