Drug offence defence

Find a drug charges lawyer in Canada

Drug cases may involve possession, trafficking, production or importation allegations, search-and-seizure issues and significant sentencing consequences.

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✓Use the exact charge

✓Identify search or seizure issues

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Start with the legal issue, then verify what matters

Use the exact offence and substance identified in the charge

Note any search warrant, vehicle search or seizure issue

Ask about Charter, evidence and trial experience in drug prosecutions

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Useful questions to ask

Do you regularly defend drug-possession or trafficking charges?

Can you assess the legality of the search or seizure?

What disclosure should be expected before deciding how to proceed?

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