A conviction for a drug crime carries serious consequences. Our lawyers will use all tools available to fight for your innocence.
Drug offences are serious crimes. These charges carry some of the strictest penalties, including mandatory minimum jail sentences in some cases. Drug offences are governed by the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, not the Criminal Code.
The lawyers of AGP LLP have years of experience defending clients charged with drug offences, and we have helped countless clients charged with drug offences obtain excellent results.
Charges can be laid against you for having in your possession any of the substances listed in the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, Schedules I, II, or III.
This drug offence relates to the manufacture or growing of controlled substances, either for your own personal use or with the intent to traffic the drugs. In addition, the cultivation (growing) of controlled substances includes allowing plants to grow in an environment created by the defendant and covers the entire lifespan of the plants, from seeds to maturity.
Trafficking in drugs is the distribution of controlled substances listed in Schedules I to III of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. Trafficking can occur even if there is no money exchanged—a person does not have to receive anything in return for suppling others with illegal drugs. A person may be charged with trafficking or a related offence if they, for example:
Every case is different. There are a number of defences that can be raised if you have been charged with a drug offence. Our law firm is experienced defending those charged with drug offences.
