R. v. L.B.C.

(Lethbridge, P.C. - Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking).  LBC was charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine, meth and Fentanyl, along with weapons offences, proceeds of crime and identity offences (such as possession of forged identification). In this case, Lethbridge police received confidential source information about a drug trafficking operation in Lethbridge. The investigation into suspected targets involved an assortment of standard investigative techniques, including mobile surveillance.  The accused was arrested after exiting a local restaurant.  No drugs were found during search incident to arrest. Police obtained  search warrants for various places, including residences. Police also conducted interrogatory interviews with the various suspects, including LBC. During the interview of LBC there was a clear breach of right to counsel contrary to s. 10(b) of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.  After reviewing the disclosure, David Chow filed a substantial Charter Notice alleging breaches of s. 8 (search and seizure) and s. 10 (right to counsel). The search issues were intriguing because surveillance was fairly innocuous. At the time the warrants were executing much of the information was stale dated (meaning old). Ultimately, all charges against LBC were properly withdrawn by the Crown. The Charter Notice was the vehicle for withdrawal. If you are in the market for a drug lawyer in Alberta, call David Chow for a free initial consultation. David Chow has successfully defended serious drug cases throughout Alberta, Saskatchewan and British Columbia.