2006 Drug Cases

Client charged with possession of 2 ounces of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking as a consequence of a controlled postal delivery and subsequent surveillance and search of client’s vehicle. Admissibility of evidence was challenged on constitutional grounds and a stay of proceedings entered on all charges after Preliminary Inquiry and on the verge of trial proceedings.

Client charged with trafficking cocaine to a civilian who is subsequently apprehended and provides a statement to police implicating client. Charge reduced to simple possession prior to trial and matter resolved by way of a fine.

Client charged with possession of cannabis marijuana as a consequence of a police search of his motor vehicle. All charges completely withdrawn prior to the commencement of trial proceedings.

Client charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, possession of stolen property and proceeds of crime as a result of the police search of residential premises. Stay of proceedings entered prior to trial.

Client charged with possession of marijuana and illegal possession of a firearm. Admissibility of evidence challenged on constitutional grounds; all charges eventually withdrawn.

Client charged with possession of cocaine and marijuana for the purpose of trafficking as a consequence of a police search of client’s vehicle. Matter resolved through negotiation prior to trial by way of simple possession and a fine.

Client charged with trafficking cocaine, possession of marijuana, possession of a loaded firearm and possession of an unregistered firearm and proceeds of crime. Matter was ultimately resolved by way of simple possession and a fine was imposed.

Client charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking and proceeds of crime as a consequence of seizure of ten ounces of cocaine and cash from residential premises. The matter was ultimately resolved by way of a complete withdrawal of all charges.

Client charged with possession of multiple kilograms of cannabis marijuana for the purpose of trafficking as a consequence of a police search of his motor vehicle. All charges completely withdrawn prior to the commencement of trial proceedings.

Application to exclude investigative observation of the police during the course of a section 487.01 Criminal Code covert entry of a hotel room. Evidence excluded of a consequence of non-compliance with a statutory imperative.

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