Drug Offenses Recent Case Summaries

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 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 We successfully had all charges withdrawn before trial.

Client was charged with pointing a firearm, possession of a loaded firearm, and possession of crack cocaine for trafficking. Police found a loaded gun and drugs in his vehicle during arrest. Despite strong Crown opposition, we secured his release after a contested bail hearing.