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Court of Appeal on sentences for trafficking synthetic opiates
In September 2014, I commented on the harsh sentences Ontario Courts have been handing out for trafficking in synthetic opiates. (See: What are the sentences for Possession and Trafficking of Fentanyl in Ottawa & Ontario.)
The Ontario Court of Appeal confirmed the harsh sentencing range in November 2014. In R. v. Barham, [2014] O.J. No. 5404, the Court of Appeal stated:
As for the second ground of appeal, contrary to the appellant’s contention, the 12-month sentence for the hydromorphone offence is not harsh and excessive. Hydromorphone is a synthetic heroin substitute and is as serious a drug as heroin. Trafficking in heroin, even small amounts, will attract penitentiary time.
Ottawa Drug Lawyer
Charged with “drug trafficking” or “possession for the purpose of trafficking” in Ontario? Contact Ottawa Criminal Lawyer Brett McGarry to discuss the best defence for your case at (613) 884-8576.