Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking
Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking
Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking charges are serious offences. While the severity is somewhat dependent on what Schedule the drugs someone is charged with is classified as in the CDSA (Controlled Drugs and Substances Act), most Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking charges attract multi year jail sentences.
To prove a Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking charge, the Prosecutor must prove not only that the accused had knowledge and control over the drugs in question, but that the purpose or intention of possessing said drugs was indeed to traffic them. This often requires the opinion of an expert witness who testifies that based on the sheer quantity of the drugs, or that scales or debt lists were seized, the requisite intention can be fairly inferred.
At East Law we are fearless advocates who have successfully persuaded the Court on numerous occasions that the ‘expert’ ought not to be trusted when it comes to a Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking charge. We have experience in attacking expert opinions to show that often they are based on unfair anecdotal evidence that is prejudicial to the accused.
A free consultation is a great place to start. We’ll sit down, review your case, and listen to your side of the story. From there we can discuss your constitutional rights, your options and likely outcomes and best course of action to getting you the best results.
ABOUT JOHN EAST
B.A. (Hons), M.A., J.D.
John East lives for a fight. He is not afraid to throw a punch and is certainly not afraid to take a punch. He then became a Criminal Defence Lawyer. Having spent many years working on a farm, John East understands that hard work is what wins out at the end of the day. He applies this motto to every case that he defends, no matter what.
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