Drug Offences
Possession of a Controlled Substance
The possession of drugs such as cocaine, heroin, oxycodone, meth, ecstasy, fentanyl is illegal in Canada. You can be charged with possession even if someone else has the drug with your knowledge or consent. If it is proven that you have knowledge of the controlled substance, then you may be convicted.
Maybe you had no knowledge of the controlled substance, or you were just at the wrong place at the wrong time. Either way it is important for you to speak to an experienced lawyer to help you defend drug possession charges. We analyze the disclosure against you and structure the best possible defense.
What happens when I am arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance
When you are arrested the police will either release you on a promise to appear or hold you in custody for a bail hearing. It is crucial for you to contact a lawyer to address your bail hearing as your release from custody is necessary to defending your charges. If you have been charged with Possession of a Schedule, I offence the police will in all likelihood hold you for bail.
Being charged with possession of a controlled substance for the first time can be overwhelming and traumatic. A conviction for drug possession can have a negative impact on your employment, personal life and immigration. Having a lawyer who is gives you the time to understand your circumstances is important to get you through this process.
Call Juzkiw Law today at 415-290 5055 for a free, confidential consultation today.
Drug Trafficking
Drug Trafficking involves selling, distributing or delivering controlled substances. The consequences of being found guilty of drug trafficking are severe and can lead to lengthy imprisonment.
If you have been charged with drug trafficking you need to speak to an experienced, criminal defense lawyer to provide you the best possible defense.
We at Juzkiw Law look into every detail of your drug trafficking charge.
We challenge the evidence against you. It is important not to plead guilty and defend the criminal charges against you.
The charge of trafficking involves certain complex constitutional issues that require the experience of a seasoned lawyer to assess and determine.
How to defend drug charges?
Drug offences are very technical and complex. They require the knowledge and skill of an experienced criminal lawyer.
In order to be found guilty of possession, the crown prosecution must prove that you were in actual possession or constructive possession. Constructive possession means you can be still found guilty even if the substance is not physically in your possession. Maybe in some circumstances you had no idea that the drug was in your possession. We will scrutinize every aspect of the evidence against you.
Being in possession of a large amount of a controlled substance can lead to a trafficking charge. However, there may be several discrepancies in your case that only an experienced criminal lawyer can identify. If you have been charged with possession, we scrutinize if you had knowledge of the substance in your possession and we structure the best defense possible to raise a reasonable doubt.
Maybe the search and seizure conducted by the police was illegal or you were not provided with reasons for you arrest or rights to counsel. In any circumstance we look at the totality of the drug charge to find the best route forward for you in defending the charges against you.
We analyze, video, photographs, physical evidence, witness statements, police officer notes to structure a strong defense against these charges.
Sentencing in Drug Trafficking Cases
Drug Trafficking Charges are taken very seriously by the Crown and the repercussions can involve lengthy terms of imprisonment. Trafficking of a Schedule I & II offence is a straight indictable offence and carries the maximum penalty of life imprisonment.
Trafficking of a Schedule III or IV substance carries with it a maximum sentence of 10 years imprisonment. The quantity of the substance, previous convictions, involvement in organized crime, use of a weapon and age of the accused are all factors taken into consideration when sentencing.
If you have been found guilty of drug trafficking, We at Juzkiw Law can assist you in getting the minimum sentence based on the facts and circumstances of the case. We use our advocacy skills, legal research skills and court room experience in putting our best foot forward. An experienced lawyer can put forward grounds and prepare thoroughly for sentencing submissions to ensure that you put your best foot forward.
It is vital that you speak to an experienced criminal defense lawyer who can help you defend trafficking charges to the best of your ability.