Ottawa Drug Lawyer
“Possession” of drugs found in a car.
Just because drugs are found in someone’s car does not mean the driver “possessed” the drugs. The Ontario Court of Appeal affirmed this principle in... Read More
Starting Nov. 6, 2012 mandatory minimum sentences for many marijuana and drug offences begin
Starting November 6, 2012, harsher sentences for many drug offences will come into force in Canada, including mandatory minimum sentences for marijuana offences in many... Read More
Another judge refuses to impose a mandatory minimum sentence created by the Federal government
Many people have asked me what judges will do with the new mandatory minimum jail sentences for several marijuana offences. Two recent Ontario gun... Read More
Conservative’s Ominbus Crime Bill Passed by Parliament
The Conservative’s omnibus “get tough” on crime bill was passed in a final vote by the House of Commons on March 12, 2012. ... Read More
Will I Go to Jail for Growing Marijuana?
The proposed Safe Streets and Communities Act will create mandatory minimum jail sentences for what many would consider relatively minor marijuana offences.
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Ringing Cells Phones and Text Messages as Evidence of Drug Trafficking: The Baldree Case