The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNS) were notified by Canada Post of a package at their depot containing cannabis marijuana. RNS installed a tracking device in the package and ultimately followed that package and our client to a residence. Pursuant to a search warrant the police entered the residence (and a second residence) and seized approximately 36 pounds of marijuana, drug trafficking paraphernalia and a large sum of cash (approximately $47,000.00). Client and his girlfriend were charged with possession of a …

This refers to the case of Regina v. G&G which can be found in 2009 Drug Cases #9. After successfully killing the possession for the purpose of trafficking in cocaine charge (approximately 2 kilograms) and the proceeds of crime charge (approximately $44,000.00) we directed our attention to recovering at least a portion of the seized funds. We were ultimately successful in securing a judicial order directing that one half of the funds be returned to our clients.

Client charged with possession of cannabis marijuana for the purpose of trafficking and proceeds of crime (approximately $40,000.00 cash) as a consequence of the police search of his residence by way of a warrant to search. Client was actually the hapless byproduct of a police investigation during which the primary target (not L.I.) was observed during surveillance to attend our client’s residence from time to time. Ultimately the entire investigation netted the seizure of a substantial quantity of cocaine (approximately …

Client was working the till at a downtown restaurant/takeout when the police came through the door with a warrant to search the premises. As a consequence of that search the police seized approximately 600 grams of powder and crack cocaine in various locations throughout the establishment as well as crack cocaine production paraphernalia and cash. K.I. (and others) were charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, production of crack cocaine, proceeds of crime and related offences. On …

Client charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, possession of marijuana, obstruction of a peace officer and breach of recognizance. Client walking down Calgary street when apprehended by the police relative to a neighborhood “B&E”. Search of client revealed approximately one ounce of cocaine and a small quantity of marijuana. Through pre-trial negotiation with the Crown the matter was ultimately resolved by way of a guilty plea to simple possession of marijuana and obstruction; a small fine …

Client charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking and proceeds as a consequence of a police stop of a motor vehicle driven by client. Police seized approximately half an ounce of cocaine from client’s person and another half ounce (and cash) from the motor vehicle. The case was challenged on constitutional grounds resulting in the entry of a after preliminary inquiry and before commencement of trial proceedings.

Client charged with half a dozen separate counts of trafficking in cocaine (repeated sales to the same undercover officer) and possession of approximately one kilogram of cocaine as a consequence of the seizure of that substance from client’s motor vehicle. Matter was ultimately resolved by way of a guilty plea to one count of trafficking in cocaine and all other charges (including the charge of possession for the purpose of trafficking relative to the kilogram of cocaine) were completely withdrawn. …

Client charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, proceeds, manufacturing cocaine, possession of ecstasy for the purpose of trafficking, possession of stolen property, possession of weapons for a purpose dangerous to the public peace and possession of a prohibited weapon. Police were investigating an alleged “dial-a-dope” operation which ultimately resulted in a search by warrant of a residence; client found inside the residence at time of search. Police seized over $10,000.00 cash, approximately one pound of cocaine …

Client charged with possession of cocaine and ecstasy for the purpose of trafficking, two semi-automatic handguns and ammunition, a loaded sawed-off shotgun, a pile of drug trafficking paraphernalia including scales and packaging materials as well as $25,000.00. Client was a target of a lengthy R.C.M.P./C.P.S. joint force investigation involving confidential informants and indepth surveillance. The foregoing material evidence was seized by the police during the course of their search of client’s residence by way of warrant. The case was not …

Client charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking and proceeds as a result of a police search of a motor vehicle at the direction of R.C.M.P./C.P.S. joint force investigators. Client was the target of a so-called “dial-a-dope” investigation and during the course of the vehicle search approximately one ounce of cocaine, scales, cash and packaging material were seized. At preliminary inquiry the case for the Crown/ prosecution was sufficiently damaged through cross-examination by the defense of a …

As a consequence of an ongoing police investigation involving confidential informants and surveillance the police executed a warrant to search residential premises in Calgary, Alberta. When the “tac team” entered the condominium our client (owner of the premises) was sitting on the couch in the living room. The police seized approximately $10,000.00 cash in plain view on the kitchen counter, a loaded handgun from the master bedroom and approximately one pound of cocaine from the premises. Following a one week …

Client charged with possession of a substantial quantity of cannabis marijuana for the purpose of trafficking and possessing proceeds of crime as a consequence of the police searching a motor vehicle in which our client was a passenger. At the commencement of trial proceedings this prosecution was successfully terminated by way of a stay of proceedings on all charges.

Client charged with possession of marijuana for the purpose of trafficking and proceeds of crime as a consequence of police search of a motor vehicle operated by our client; in addition to the drugs the police seized several thousand dollars and the automobile. Through our efforts the automobile and cash was recovered. Ultimately, our client avoided the entry of a criminal conviction through our successful application for a conditional discharge.

Our client was operating a motor vehicle when he entered a check stop located at the Banff entry gate. The police (employing classic “pipeline” investigative methodology) ultimately searched the motor vehicle and seized approximately 22 pounds of cannabis marijuana as well as so-called “score sheets” from the person of our client. At preliminary inquiry in Banff Provincial Court we laid the evidentiary foundation for a constitutional application at trial through cross-examination of primary witnesses for the prosecution. At the conclusion …

Client charged with trafficking in marijuana and possession of marijuana for the purpose of trafficking as a consequence of police surveillance of a suspected drug transaction and the subsequent search of client’s motor vehicle. Problematic witnesses germane to the alleged drug transaction presented the Crown with insurmountable challenges. The warrantless search and seizure from the motor vehicle was also attacked on constitutional grounds. The Crown killed the prosecution in its entirety within 48 hours of commencement of trial proceedings.

Client charged with impaired driving, possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, possession of marijuana for the purpose of trafficking and possessing proceeds of crime. Routine police D.U.I. investigation results in arrest of client for impaired driving and subsequent seizure of cocaine, marijuana and cash from client’s person and motor vehicle. Prior to trial proceedings we killed the impaired driving charge, the proceeds of crime charge and had the possession for the purpose of trafficking charges reduced to simple …

As a consequence of an ongoing joint forces investigation police obtained a warrant to search client’s residential premises and seized approximately $180,000.00 cash. The legality of the warrant to search was challenged on constitutional grounds resulting in the Crown killing the prosecution on day one of trial proceedings.

Police were patrolling in a “known drug trafficking area” in Calgary when they observed a vehicle parked with two male occupants. When the police approached they observed that the two occupants (including our client) became agitated and appeared to be concealing something. Police attended upon the vehicle and ultimately took our client into custody locating multiple baggies of marijuana, a quantity of cannabis resin, an ammunition cannister, electronic scale, collapsible baton and a couple thousand dollars in cash. Client (unwisely) …

Police respond to a 911 call by a distraught person believed to be suffering from a drug overdose. Police enter client’s apartment without a warrant to check on the well being of occupants – no one home. As a result of police search of premises client is charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking in cocaine, ecstasy and marijuana. The case for the prosecution starts to unravel at trial during cross-examination of the police but the winning blow is …

As a result of our client’s acquittal on all charges at trial in February 2010 (See enumerated Case #5 above) we were ultimately successful in obtaining a judicial order restoring client’s BMW, Infinity and money in the amount of $25,000.00.