Charges Withdrawn at Prelim on Sophisticated Marijuana Grow-Op
Charges Withdrawn at Prelim on Sophisticated Marijuana Grow-Op
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Charge(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
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Charge(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Drug & Weapon Charges Withdrawn
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Charge(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 My client performed 40 hours of community service work and all of the criminal charges were withdrawn.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Drug Charges Withdrawn
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Charge(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.
Notorious Drug Dealer Gets a CSO
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Charge(s):
CDSA: s.5(2) – Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking
Allegations:
My client was selling drugs from his parked vehicle. In addition to finding approx. 50 grams of marihuana, police also found numerous drug paraphernalia, indicative of trafficking, plus nearly $1500 cash in small bills.
Result:
The Crown was seeking a period of incarceration. He had a lengthy and related criminal record, including 25 prior convictions. He received a Conditional Sentence Order for 3 months, followed by probation for 6 months. No Jail.
