Drug Offenses Recent Case Summaries

The client was charged with possession of heroin for the purpose of trafficking, possession of a prohibited weapon, possession of proceeds of crime, and carrying a concealed weapon. Police investigated the client following two confidential tips. Officers conducting surveillance alleged they observed the client engage in hand-to-hand transactions with two individuals. Police searched the client and his vehicle, allegedly finding heroin in separate bags, brass knuckles, and cash. We exploited issues with the police investigation and Crown disclosure delays, persuading the Crown not to pursue the charges.

The client was charged with operating a motor vehicle without insurance and possession of heroin. Police observed the client in a parked vehicle directly in front of a Toronto police station, sitting in the driver’s seat with the engine running, appearing to be passed out. When woken, the client could not provide a driver’s licence or valid insurance. Upon arrest, police found a quantity of heroin. We represented the client at trial and secured the withdrawal of the charges.

The client was charged with possession of marijuana for the purpose of trafficking and simple possession. Police observed the client littering while leaving a shopping mall and asked him to exit his vehicle to pick up the litter. Officers claimed to smell freshly burnt marijuana from the vehicle and arrested the client. A search allegedly revealed marijuana in a plastic bag, two empty bags, and $390 in cash. We demonstrated to the Crown that the client’s Charter rights under sections 8, 9, and 10(b) were violated and that the evidence would likely be excluded at trial.

The 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.

The 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.

The 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.