Calgary Criminal Lawyer David Chow

Calgary Drug Lawyer

(403) 452-8018

calgary Drug LAWYERs

"I don't think there are many criminal defence lawyers who defend drug cases well.  However, I like to think I am one of them. But don't take my word for it. Do your research. Ask around. Call me for a free consultation and decide for yourself".

defending a drug charge in calgary

David Chow has been a drug lawyer in Calgary since 2005.  He was trained by one of the best. 

Defending  a drug charge is becoming increasingly more difficult.  Not only is an accused facing the weight of a potentially resource heavy police investigation – one that may involve a plethora of techniques including the use of undercover operators, wiretap, tracking devices, complex surveillance (such as from a motor vehicle, aircraft or video), ruse traffic detentions, search warrants and Confidential Informants – the accused must overcome the general stigma of being charged with a drug crime.  The stigma emanating from many drug offences may be so overpowering as to cloud the presumption of innocence and to marginalize Charter rights in favour of the noble cause of convicting and incarcerating drug offenders.  Trafficking in opioids is attracting very harsh sentencing responses from the Court.

war on drugs in calgary

The "war on drugs" in Calgary is being fought hard by the Government through its police and prosecution services.  To defend your drug charges, retain a Calgary drug lawyer who can fight back.

Defending a drug case requires a Calgary drug lawyer who understands the complex machinations of our legal system.  

A DRUG LAWYER IN CALGARY SINCE 2005

David Chow is an experienced drug lawyer who is cognizant of the many subtle nuances of our criminal law.  He understands the interrelationship between the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, the Criminal Code of Canada, the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the common law. David prides himself on having the experience and imagination to visualize the investigation, to see its weaknesses and the courage to exploit flaws in the Crown’s case.  

David Chow has successfully defended the entire spectrum of drug offences, including multi-kilo trafficking, importation, production, possession for the purpose of trafficking and drug prosecutions co-mingling other allegations such as firearms offences and crimes of violence. David is an Alberta defence lawyer, who has appeared throughout the entire province, as well as British Columbia and Saskatchewan. He has firm foothold in jurisdictions outside of Calgary, including Cochrane and Lethbridge.

 Possession | Possession for the Purpose | Trafficking | Production | Importation | Guns  | Conspiracy | DUI



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Recent Case Results

R. v. S.D.J.

R. v. S.D.J.

(Calgary, P. C. - Trafficking/Identity Fraud). SDJ was charged with trafficking crystal meth and identity fraud resulting from impersonation related offences. On the surface, the case was quite serious because an innocent third-party was implicated. ...
R. v. H.C.H.

R. v. H.C.H.

(Lethbridge, P. C. - Cocaine Trafficking). HCH was investigated for drug trafficking based on information provided by a confidential informant. ...
R. v. C.L.L.

R. v. C.L.L.

(Calgary, P. C. - PPT/Proceeds of Crime).  CLL was charged alongside a co-accused with possession for the purpose of trafficking a kilogram of cocaine and proceeds of crime.  The investigation that precipitated the arrest of CLL started in a jurisdiction outside of Calgary, but led undercover operatives to the City. ...
R. v. N.M.M

R. v. N.M.M

(Swift Current, P. C. - Tobacco Act). NMM was charged with both Tobacco Act and Excise Act charges arising out of an RCMP traffic stop on the Trans Canada Highway just in Swift Current. NMM was co-accused with another individual. Both accused were charged with possession of illicit cigarettes. ...
R. v. L.B.C.

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. ...
R. v. O.E.O.

R. v. O.E.O.

(Calgary, P. C. - PPT/Gun). OEO was charged with serious offences, including possession for the purpose of trafficking (PPT) heroin and meth along with possession of a loaded, restricted handgun.  OEO was arrested while in the presence of others, who police were executing an arrest warrant. ...
R. v. S.O.S.

R. v. S.O.S.

(Didsbury P. C. - Bail/PPT/Armed Robbery). Defending drug prosecutions is consistently becoming more labour intensive and complex. Adding to the challenges defending trafficking and possession for the purpose of trafficking charges is that bail conditions for those charged with drug offences can oftentimes be extremely onerous. ...
R. v. K.M.A.

R. v. K.M.A.

(Calgary, P. C. - Murder).  David Chow was part of the defence team for an accused in Court when the Crown stayed murder charges against three-men at the start of a preliminary inquiry on February 8th, 2020. When a stay is directed by the Crown, it has 12 months to revive the case. ...
R. v. G.T.

R. v. G.T.

(Calgary, P. C. - Importation/PPT). GT was charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking and importation of dozens of kilograms of meth and cocaine.   GT was found "not guilty" at trial. This was a multi-kilo drug case that could have had very serious consequences for GT. ...