Recent Case Summaries

Client was charged with possession of marijuana for the purpose of trafficking, simple possession of marijuana, and possession of proceeds of crime. Police approached the client after observing him littering while leaving a shopping centre. Officers claimed to detect a strong odour of marijuana. The client was arrested and searched, and police found approximately 9 grams of marijuana, a digital scale, and a large quantity of cash. We conducted a thorough disclosure review and demonstrated serious Charter violations regarding arbitrary detention and illegal search and seizure. The Crown withdrew all charges. Five months later, we also secured the destruction of the client’s fingerprints and photographs.

Client was charged with possession of crack cocaine and obstructing police. During an undercover investigation, police entered a suspected crack house following a drug transaction. Officers alleged the client blocked their entrance by body checking them as they chased a suspected dealer upstairs. Upon arrest, the client was found with a quantity of crack cocaine. We successfully negotiated the withdrawal of all charges before a trial date was set.

Client was charged with possession of hashish. Police responded to a motor vehicle accident and found the vehicle overturned and demolished. Officers investigated both occupants and found a small package containing 3.5 grams of hashish. Both individuals allegedly confessed that the hashish belonged to them. We successfully negotiated the withdrawal of the charge before a trial date was set.

Client was charged with possession of marijuana for the purpose of trafficking and possession of proceeds of crime. Police observed the client in Toronto’s Kensington Market conducting a hand-to-hand drug transaction with another individual. We represented the client and successfully negotiated the withdrawal of all charges before a trial date was set.

Client was charged with possession of marijuana. We represented the client and successfully persuaded the Federal Prosecution Service of Canada to request a stay of the charge without any conditions.

Client was charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of stolen property. Police observed three of the client’s friends in a stolen vehicle. When spotted, the occupants fled and police gave chase. Officers alleged they saw the client pull a bag of marijuana from his pocket and drop it while running. On the morning of trial, we demonstrated there was no reasonable prospect of conviction and the Crown withdrew all charges.