Drug Crimes

In Canada, there are provisions under the law that establish mandatory minimum penalties for serious drug offences. Different criminal offences will warrant varied sentences.

If you are in a position where you are charged with a drug offence, then it is highly advised that you seek legal representation. This is because, among other reasons, drug offences are considered serious in Canada and thus, attract stern penalties including imprisonment.

What if you are only a passenger and, unbeknownst to you, there is something illegal stuffed under the seat? Certainly you can’t be charged with its possession, can you? It might be useful to look at the common law concept of constructive possession and its implications for you if you are simply trying to get to work.

Possession of a scheduled substance for the purpose of trafficking or distribution in a scheduled substance (the “offence”) is a common charge that carries serious penalties including jail.

You may be a concerned parent doing some on-line research about the legalization of cannabis to get ahead of potential issues arising from this or you may have a child that is already facing cannabis related charges.

Drug offences are considered serious criminal offences in Canada and attract harsh penalties including imprisonment.

A new policy directive from the Public Prosecution Service published April 1, 2019 hopes to change how the service deals with those accused persons addicted to drugs who breach conditions placed on them while on bail.

Drug offences are considered serious in Canada and attract stern penalties including imprisonment. It is critical to retain a lawyer.