Experienced defence for drug possession, trafficking and related investigations.
Significant Risk of Jail if Convicted
Drug trafficking allegations are treated extremely seriously by police and prosecutors. Charges can arise from vehicle stops, surveillance operations, searches of homes, or investigations involving multiple people.
Possession of controlled drugs for the purpose of trafficking can carry a maximum sentence of life imprisonment, and jail sentences on conviction are not unusual even for first-time offenders. With stakes this high, it is essential to have confidence that the defence has looked closely at both the alleged conduct and the way the police investigation was carried out.
Evidence Can Be Challenged and Excluded
Trafficking cases often hinge on the lawfulness of the investigation. Issues can arise during the initial detention, arrest, search, execution of a warrant, seizure of drugs, or collection of related evidence such as cash, phones, paraphernalia, and digital communications.
Many trafficking files involve Charter issues, including unlawful searches, improper detention, invalid warrants, privacy breaches, or investigative steps that exceeded police authority. Where those problems arise, key evidence may be excluded and the strength of the Crown’s case may change dramatically.
We review the disclosure carefully and creatively to identify both obvious and less apparent legal issues and assess whether the evidence was obtained lawfully.
Strategic Defence for High-Stakes Allegations
Drug cases can involve surveillance evidence, warrants, confidential informants, expert opinions, and complex search-and-seizure issues.
Jensen Law has successfully defended numerous clients in trafficking cases where evidence was excluded or charges were dropped because of problems with the police investigation. In other cases, there may be fewer issues to dispute and the focus may shift to negotiation or sentencing.
The important point is that those decisions should be made only after the file has been thoroughly reviewed. We work to ensure our clients understand the legal issues, the realistic options, and the strategy we recommend.
