
Toronto Drug Lawyer & Brampton Drug Trafficking Lawyer
An arrest for drug trafficking usually follows a lengthy investigation. But if law enforcement overstepped its authority or relied on wrong information, it may be possible to escape conviction or reduce the impact.
“We are criminal defense lawyers committed to protecting your rights if you are facing serious drug charges. We have the experience as criminal lawyers in Ontario.”
You’re facing decades in prison and fines in the tens of thousands if you’ve been arrested for drug trafficking or drug sales in the thousands. When the charges are this serious, you can’t afford to go against the prosecution alone.
The criminal defense lawyers of Richmond Hill Affordable Criminal Lawyer Plug have aggressively fought narcotics charges on behalf of Toronto, Brampton, Newmarket, Richmond Hill, Oshawa, and Barrie residents. They offer free initial consultations to all new clients.
So do not delay and contact 647-490-7660 anytime if you have any questions any criminal and or Police Matter. Always speak with a criminal lawyer as soon as possible to avoid the worst case scenario.
Our law firm provides a diligent defense of all drug crimes from simple possession to drug trafficking of heroin or cocaine. Some of the drug crimes and aggravating factors we handle include:
Simple Possession
Drug Manufacturing
Drug Distribution
Marijuana Possession
Possession of a Controlled Substance
Participation in a Conspiracy
Driving While Ability Impaired
Proximity to a School Zone
Repeat Offenses
Intent to Distribute
Paraphernalia
Drug Smuggling or Drug Trafficking
Federal Narcotics Charges
Use of a Weapon in Connection with a Drug Offense
Defense Strategies in Ontario’s Drug Crimes Cases
Richmond Hill Affordable Criminal Lawyer Plug will fight for your freedom and honor depending on the specific allegations and circumstances, some of the defenses our criminal defence attorneys might use include:
- Determining an illegal search of your person, car, house, or office to put an end to the charges Seeking
- Possession of drugs for personal recreation rather than distribution
- Abolition of unlawful incriminating allegations
- Verifying the absence of control over or awareness of the illegal substances
- Refute the integrity of witnesses
- Proving chain of supervision violations concerning the drugs
- Uncover deceiving lab testing results
- Disclosing failure of the Crown Attorney to show every component of the offense
- Establishing differences concerning the case
The above examples are just some of the possible defence strategies we can use to get a dismissal of the charges.
On some occasions, our criminal defence lawyers could look for an appropriate plea agreement that could include rehabilitation rather than jail time. But, our first option is to look for evidence to get a dismissal.
Drug charges are serious. Always seek counsel from an Experienced Criminal Lawyer.
Controlled Drug and Substances Act: Trafficking in Substance
TRAFFICKING IN SUBSTANCE/ Possession for purpose of trafficking/ Punishment/ Punishment in respect of specified substance/ Interpretation/ Idem.
- (1) No person shall traffic in a substance included in Schedule I, II, III, or IV or in any substance represented or held out by that person to be such a substance.
(2) No person shall, for the purpose of trafficking, possess a substance included in Schedule I, II, III, or IV.
(3) Every person who contravenes subsection (1) or (2)
(a) subject to paragraph (a.1), if the subject matter of the offence is a substance included in Schedule I or II, is guilty of an indictable offence and liable to imprisonment for life, and
(i) to a minimum punishment of imprisonment for a term of one year if the
(A) the person committed the offence for the benefit of, at the direction of or in association with a criminal organization, as defined in subsection 467.1(1) of the CRIMINAL CODE.
(B) the person used or threatened to use violence in committing the offence,
(C) the person carried, or used or threatened to use a weapon in committing the offence, or
(D) The person was convicted of a designated substance offence, or had served a term of imprisonment for a designated substance offence, within the previous ten years, or
(ii) to a minimum punishment of imprisonment for a term of two years if
(A) the person committed the offence in or near a school, on a or near school grounds or in or near any other public place usually frequented by persons under the age of 18 years,
(B) the person committed the offence in prison, as defined in section 2 of the CRIMINAL CODE, or on its grounds, or
(C) the person used the services of a person under the age of 18 years, or involved such a person, in committing the offence;
(a.1) if the subject matter of the offence is a substance included in SCHEDULE II in an amount that is not more then the amount set out for that substance in Schedule VII, is guilty of an indictable offence and liable to imprisonment for a term of no more than five years less a day;
(b) where the subject-matter of the offence is a substance included in Schedule III,
(i) is guilty of an indictable offence and liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding ten years, or
(ii) is guilty of an offence punishable on summary conviction and liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding eighteen months; and
(c) where the subject-matter of the offence is a substance included in Schedule IV,
(i) is guilty of an indictable offence and liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three years, or
(ii) is guilty of an offence punishable on summary conviction and liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year.
(4) [Repealed. 2012, c. 1, s. 39(2).]
(5) for the purposes of applying subsection (3) in respect of an offence under subsection (1), a reference to a substance included in Schedule I, II, III, or IV includes a reference to any substance represented or held out to be a substance included in that Schedule.
(6) For the purposes of paragraph (3)(a.1) and Schedule VII, the amount of the substance means the entire amount of any mixture or substance, or the whole of any plant, that contains a detectable amount of the substance.
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All drug-related crimes should be taken seriously.
Given the complexity of drug offences, it is imperative to have a lawyer with the knowledge, experience, and track record to ensure you have the best legal representation possible.
We are committed to defending drug-related charges and reviewing the details of your case anytime.
Call Richmond Hill Affordable Criminal Lawyer Plug at 647-490-7660 if you or a loved one has been charged with any illegal drug or narcotics related offences. We are here to help 24/7.
Drug possession and trafficking charges are brought under the Controlled Drugs & Substances Act (CDSA) and include:
- Simple possession of a controlled substance
- Possession for the purpose of trafficking
- Possession to import or export a controlled substance
- Trafficking in a controlled substance
- Importing or exporting a controlled substance
- Production of a controlled substance
Understand what is at stake if you are convicted.
Drug and trafficking charges for substances like cocaine, methamphetamine, ecstasy, and heroin and fentanyl are severe. Call a Toronto drug trafficking lawyer as soon as you become aware that you have been charged or are under investigation.
The Federal Crown pursues these charges aggressively, resulting in a criminal record, and time in prison.
Do not delay when it comes to your defence and safety.
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