2. Regina v. E.K. [Calgary Prov. Crt. – Mar. 2005]

Possession of Cocaine (multi-ounce level) for the Purpose of Trafficking and Proceeds of Crime. Legality of seizure from motor vehicle successfully challenged on constitutional grounds. All charges withdrawn and judicial order obtained directing return of seized money.

5. Regina v. L.T. [Calgary Crt. of Queen’s Bench – May 2005]

Cultivation/Production of Cannabis Marihuana (major grow operation), Possession of Marihuana for the Purpose of Trafficking, Proceeds of Crime, Theft of Electricity, Possession of a handgun and other weapons offences. Legality of seizure from home challenged on constitutional basis. All charges completely withdrawn at conclusion of Preliminary Inquiry.

6. Regina v. M.W. [Calgary, May 2005]

Possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, possession of ecstasy for the purpose of trafficking, possession of morphine for the purpose of trafficking, possession of marihuana for the purpose of trafficking, possession of cannabis resin for the purpose of trafficking and proceeds of crime. Stay of proceedings entered on all charges.

7. Regina v. W.J. [Brooks Prov. Crt. – June 2005]

Possession of Cannabis resin and Proceeds of Crime. Warrantless search of vehicle. Legality of search of motor vehicle challenged on constitutional grounds. All charges withdrawn and judicial order obtained directing return of seized funds.

10. Regina v. C.W. [July 2005]

Young “offender” charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking. Unconstitutional search and seizure. Charge completely withdrawn.

16. Regina v. T.A.E [November 2005 – Calgary Provincial Court]

Client charged with trafficking in cocaine to a peace officer, possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking and proceeds of crime. During Cross-Examination of Crown witnesses at Preliminary Inquiry charged reduced to simple possession of cocaine and the matter resolved by way of nominal fine. All other charges withdrawn.

17. Regina v. P.A. [December 2005 – Calgary Provincial Court]

Client charged with possession cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, possession of marihuana for the purpose of trafficking and proceeds of crime. As a consequence of a constitutionally problematic search and seizure the matter was ultimately resolved by way of a guilty plea to simple possession and a $500.00 fine.

18. Regina v. D.S. [November 2005 – Court of Queen’s Bench, Calgary]

Client charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, possession of marihuana for the purpose of trafficking and multiple weapons offences including possession of a loaded machine gun, loaded handgun and pointing a firearm at a peace officer. All drug charges completely withdrawn after date of Preliminary Inquiry. Verdicts of not guilty entered on all remaining charges by a Jury in the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta at the conclusion of trial proceedings.

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