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Marijuana trafficking charges based on the plain view doctrine defeated.
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What do the police need before deploying drug sniffing dogs? Not much according to two Supreme Court of Canada decisions released in September 2013. All the police need is a “reasonable suspicion” that evidence of drug offence may be discovered.
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17 Mar '13
Police frequently seize cell-phones when they execute search warrants or arrest suspected drug dealers. Often, the phone rings and callers ask to purchase drugs. The police will also examine the cell phones for incriminating texts.
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06 Sep '12
Just because drugs are found in someone’s car does not mean the driver “possessed” the drugs.
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13 Jul '12
Starting November 6, 2012, harsher sentences for many drug offences will come into force in Canada, including mandatory minimum sentences for marijuana offences in some circumstances. A summary of the amendments to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act to increase penalties for drug crimes from the Department of Justice is available here. “Serious Drug Offences” The broad range of aggravating […]
Drug Offences
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