Barristers & Solicitors Victoria BC.
Client acquitted of involvement at MJ grow operation after Court accepted argument there had been serious violations of client’s rights and excluded all evidence.
Client acquitted in connection with MJ grow operation after Judge agreed warrant should never have been issued.
Client acquitted of selling MJ after Judge agreed with argument police did not have enough evidence to arrest and search client.
Court agrees police officer’s conduct improper – case adjourned for further argument but all charges dropped by prosecutor after hearing Judge’s comments.
Client acquitted of possessing MJ for purpose of trafficking after court agreed police used excessive force in executing search warrant.
Client acquitted of obstructing police by giving fake name after Court agreed client should never have been pulled over in the first place.
Court accepts argument that warrant to search client’s condo should not have been issued and client’s rights were breached.
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Ruling that as a result of breaches of client’s rights in connection with unlawful search of condo, 1.5 kg of cocaine found in condo should be excluded from case. Client acquitted.
Client acquitted after 1/2 lb of cocaine & $30,000 excluded from evidence based on violation of client’s rights after warrant for residence ruled invalid
Acquittal preserved in front of Court of Appeal in case of illegal search based on smell of burnt marijuana
Review of police notes pertaining to dealings with informer ordered (eventually leading to all charges being stayed)
