Drug Charge Withdrawn
Drug Charge Withdrawn
Read moreCharge(s):
CDSA: s.4(1) – Possession of a Controlled Substance (Marijuana)
Allegations:
My client was visiting an inmate at the Drumheller Penitentiary. When passing through their scanning instruments, he was found to have had recent contact with certain drugs, including opiates and morphine. A service dog was dispatched and demonstrated interest in his pockets, so my client was searched. A subsequent search of his vehicle in the parking lot revealed a couple of grams of marijuana.
Result:
I negotiated with the federal Crown the withdrawal of this charge on the basis of the search of his vehicle being highly suspect. No criminal conviction.
Charges Withdrawn at Prelim on Sophisticated Marijuana Grow-Op
Read moreCharge(s):
CDSA: s.7(1) – Production (Marijuana Grow Op), s.5(2) – Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking
Allegations:
My client was involved in a marijuana grow operation, located within one of his barns on his rural property. Police found a sophisticated grow-op, consisting of equipment, drug paraphernalia and 63 marijuana plants. He has a criminal record, which included one prior conviction for drug trafficking.
Result:
On the day scheduled for the Preliminary Inquiry, I convinced the Crown that there was insufficient evidence to warrant committing this matter to trial. He agreed and withdrew all charges against my client. No criminal convictions.
No Jail Again for Repeat Drug Dealer
Read moreCharge(s):
CDSA: s.5(1) – Drug Trafficking
Allegations:
The police drove by and observed my client selling marijuana. He had five prior convictions on his record.
Result:
The Crown stayed the charge on the day of trial, upon proof of payment by my client of a $100 charitable donation. No criminal conviction.
Drug & Weapon Charges Withdrawn
Read moreCharge(s):
CDSA: s.4(1) – Possession of Crack Cocaine, s.5(2) – Possession of Cannabis Resin for the Purpose of Trafficking; CC: s.354 – Proceeds of Crime, s.90(1) – Carry a Concealed Weapon
Allegations:
My client was pulled over for speeding and committing other traffic violations. The police saw a baggie containing hashish in his center console. After being arrested and searched, the police found a knife, other drug paraphernalia and some crack cocaine.
Result:
I negotiated a referral to the Federal Alternative Measures Program. My client performed 40 hours of community service work and all of the criminal charges were withdrawn. No criminal convictions.
Drug Charges Withdrawn
Read moreCharge(s):
CDSA: s.4(1) – Possession of a Controlled Substance
Allegations:
My client was pulled over while driving for some traffic violation. The police could smell fresh marijuana. He was arrested and searched. They found a total of 15 grams of marijuana, and an extensive amount of drug paraphernalia, including rolling papers, rollers, glass pipes, a bong, grinders, flavor drops, and an electric vaporizer.
Result:
He was referred to the Extra-Judicial Sanctions program, where he performed some community service hours and then the charge was withdrawn. No criminal conviction.
