Fentanyl, Cocaine, Weapons Charges

Possession for the purpose of trafficking fentanyl and cocaine, possession of a weapon (machete), carry concealed weapon, proceeds of crime, and obstruct police.

R. v. T.W. | 2022 | ORILLIA

Client acquitted following a 3 day trial in which I successfully argued that he was illegally detained and unlawfully searched by police, who did not corroborate the tip from a confidential informant. As a result, 180 grams of cocaine, 33 grams of fentanyl, and a machete found on my clients person were all excluded.

SIDE NOTE:

This win felt particularly good since the prosecutor told my client and I during the trial that she was proud to represent sex offenders but thought drug dealers were scum for selling drugs and killing people. Clearly she turns a blind eye to the fact many drug addicts are victims of sex based offences, so her defence practice actually creates more work for many of my clients.