Ottawa Criminal Defence - Drugs & Firearms

Jail is a possibility for all drug offences, ranging from simple possession to large-scale drug trafficking. For serious drug trafficking offences lengthy periods of jail are usually sought. Drug convictions will also impact your ability to travel.

We know that police will routinely charge people with possession of illegal drugs and guns simply for being near where those items were located. We know that users and those addicted to drugs are routinely charged with offences more serious than personal use offences. Further, police drug and weapons investigations must respect Charter rights. If they do not, it often leads to successful defences.

We have extensive experience dealing with all types of drug and weapons offences. We often represent people charged in large-scale drug projects, which involves challenging search warrants, intercepted communications, and confidential informants.

Firearms offences are treated extremely seriously in Canada. Long jail sentences are the norm, especially where handguns are involved. With these consequences it is important to have an experienced criminal lawyer to challenge the legality of police actions.