Court Orders & Compliance Recent Case Summaries

Client was charged with possession of marijuana and failure to comply with a recognizance. Police found the client in an area prohibited by his bail conditions. When officers approached, the client was seen throwing a bag of marijuana to the ground. We brought a successful Charter application arguing unreasonable delay, resulting in all charges being withdrawn.

Client was charged with possession of marijuana and cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, possession of property obtained by crime, and failure to comply with a probation order. Police stopped the client’s vehicle for speeding, smelled burnt marijuana, and searched the vehicle. Officers found five kilograms of marijuana, twenty-eight grams of cocaine, $1,570 in cash, and a digital scale. We successfully negotiated the withdrawal of all charges before trial.

Client faced serious provincial and federal charges including possession of stolen property over $5,000, possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking, and breach of a release order. A two-day trial was scheduled, but we resolved the provincial charges through extrajudicial sanctions on the day of trial. We also negotiated the complete withdrawal of all federal charges during pretrial discussions with the Crown.

Client faced charges of robbery, threatening death, and assaulting a police officer. The Crown alleged the client was part of a group that swarmed and robbed a victim of a cell phone and cash while armed with a knife. It was further alleged the client pushed an officer and made threats after arrest. We prepared a strong defence and all charges were withdrawn the morning of trial.

Client was charged with obstructing police after a highway traffic stop. He allegedly acted aggressively toward the officer and repeatedly reached into the cruiser trying to retrieve his documents despite multiple warnings. We had the charge withdrawn on the morning of trial.

Client was charged with obstructing police and possession of crack cocaine. During an undercover operation at a suspected crack house, he allegedly body checked officers as they entered to chase a drug dealer. Police found crack cocaine on him when arrested. We successfully had all charges withdrawn before trial.