Client (a bar manager) was charged with trafficking in cocaine as a consequence of ostensibly facilitating a deal between a cocaine trafficker (bar patron) and an undercover police officer. The prosecution was premised on the belief that our client was a party to the offence of drug trafficking by virtue of the assistance rendered. Through efforts undertaken by our office with the Federal Department of Justice we ultimately killed this prosecution in its entirety by the entry of a stay of proceedings.

Client charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking (approximately one ounce) and proceeds of crime as a consequence of surveillance conducted by members of the RCMP Drug Squad. Police also seized clients 2006 4×4. Several months subsequent to client’s release on bail the police searched his residence resulting in six additional criminal charges including possession of a controlled substance, proceeds of crime and four charges of breaching a recognizance. We again secured bail for our client and …

Client charged with three counts of possession of a controlled substances for the purpose of trafficking (cocaine/ heroin/ cannabis marijuana) as well as suspended driving, obstruction and personation as a result of a high speed chase conducted by two off duty RCMP officers. We elected trial by Queen’s Bench and a preliminary inquiry was held in Strathmore Provincial Court. Ultimately, through efforts conducted by our office with the Federal Department of Justice, all charges were completely withdrawn in the Court …

Client charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking (approximately 50 grams) and proceeds of crime as a consequence of police search of residential premises. Through efforts conducted by our office all charges against our client were completely withdrawn.

Client charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking (approximately 1 pound) and proceeds of crime as a result of surveillance conducted by members of the Calgary Police Service. The resulting arrest and search of our client’s vehicle were challenged on constitutional grounds and on day 1 of the preliminary inquiry the agent for the Federal Department of Justice conceded the strength of our position. The bottom line . . . all charges against our client were completely …

Client was apprehended by the R.C.M.P. in a radar “trap” while on Hwy #1 near Canmore Alberta. While dealing with our client at roadside the police detected the scent of cannabis marijuana. The police arrested our client for illegal possession of controlled substance and a search of his motor vehicle revealed the presence of approximately one ounce of marijuana. Police charged our client with possession of cannabis marijuana and we were instructed to vehemently defend this prosecution by our client …

Client was apprehended while speeding in the City of Calgary. The police immediately detected the scent of what they believed to be green or raw marijuana whereupon they arrested our client and conducted a search of the motor vehicle. As a consequence of that search the police seized over half a pound of cannabis marijuana packaged in multiple baggies. Our client was charged with possession of marijuana for the purpose of trafficking, possession of cannabis resin and two counts of …

Client was rolling down Deerfoot Trial when his vehicle caught fire and ultimately burned to a crisp at roadside. To make our client’s day just a little bit worse two off-duty peace officers arrived on the scene and claim to have observed our client hide a large quantity of cocaine (approximately half a pound) in the ditch adjacent to the vehicular barbeque. We elected trial by Queen’s Bench and scheduled a preliminary inquiry. At the preliminary inquiry both peace officers …

Client was subjected to something called an “ion scan” at the U.S. border which supposedly tested positive for cocaine. About a month later the police obtained a search warrant and with the assistance of the tactical team entered the home of our client in search of “firearms”. As matters turned out despite an exhaustive search by the authorities the police found no drugs and no firearms. What they did find was approximately $50,000.00 in cold hard cash. Consequently, the police …

Client was the primary target of the Edmonton Police Service Gang Unit relative to alleged cocaine trafficking. As a consequence of ongoing surveillance our client was apprehended at a “meet” involving approximately $8,000.00 in cash and close to a pound of cocaine. Client was charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, possessing proceeds of crime and various weapons offences. The matter was scheduled for trial and on day 1 of trial proceedings the case was resolved by …

Client was the front passenger in a motor vehicle containing 3 persons which was the target of surveillance by the police. As a result of observations made by the police they stopped the vehicle, searched the vehicle (and its occupants) and seized a quantity of crack cocaine and cash. In our opinion J.P. should have never been charged in the first place but be that as it may we elected trial by way of the Court of Queen’s Bench of …

Client charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking (35 grams packaged in multiple units), simple possession of marijuana, proceeds of crime and breach of a recognizance. Client was a driver of a motor vehicle which was searched without warrant by the police. At the conclusion of trial proceedings in the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta the trial Justice found M.V. to be not guilty of all drug charges. Client was found guilty of the least serious …

Client (same individual as above) charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking and proceeds of crime as a consequence of a police search of a motor vehicle. All charges dismissed by the attending Provincial Court Judge at trial as a consequence of Crown witness problems.

Client charged with possession of ecstacy for the purpose of trafficking (123 tablets). At trial client convicted of simple possession of ecstacy and the matter resolved by way of fine.

Client charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking (2 kilograms) as a consequence of a so-called “pipeline” stop by the R.C.M.P. on the Trans Canada Highway. Crown entered a stay of proceedings on day 1 of the Preliminary Inquiry as a consequence of unsurmountable constitutional search and seizure issues.

As a consequence of a warrant to search executed by the police on residential premises they seized ammunition, drug trafficking paraphernalia, body amour and weapons. Client was charged with possession of marijuana, weapons offences, proceeds and two counts of breaching a court order. The search and seizure was challenged on constitutional grounds and all charges were ultimately withdrawn.

Client charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking (7 ounces) as a consequence of a police search of client’s motor vehicle. This was another so-called “pipeline” search premised on ostensibly spurious grounds. The police were cross-examined at length at the Preliminary Inquiry held in Fox Creek following which client was committed to stand trial in the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta, Grande Prairie. The search and seizure was challenged on constitutional grounds and with the aid …