Drug Offence Lawyer St Thomas

Charged with a drug offence in St Thomas? You need a skilled criminal defence lawyer from Posner, Craig, Stein (PCS). Our lawyers are highly experienced and respected in their field. Facing a drug charge is a stressful and life-altering event, but with PCS, you’ll have a trusted partner through the entire legal journey, from investigation to verdict. We know how much a criminal record can impact your future. Our dedicated lawyers will fight tirelessly and innovatively, inside and outside the courtroom, to protect your rights and freedom.

Drug offences in St Thomas and across Canada are defined in the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA). The four main types are:

• Possession of a Controlled Substance
• Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking
• Trafficking in a Controlled Substance
• Importing a Controlled Substance

Being charged with unlawfully possessing a controlled substance means you are accused of having the drug for personal use. If you are charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking, it means you allegedly have the drug to sell, share, transport, or give away, often involving larger quantities. Trafficking charges imply you are accused of selling or giving the drug to another person, including undercover officers. Importing charges occur when you bring an illegal substance into Canada, which can include drugs that are sent or couriered to you.

Parliament has categorized controlled substances into different schedules. Cocaine, fentanyl, morphine, and opium are Schedule I substances. Conviction for trafficking a Schedule I drug can lead to severe penalties, including long prison sentences or even life imprisonment. Schedule III substances, such as LSD, psilocybin (magic mushrooms), and other hallucinogens, also carry serious consequences if trafficked or possessed for trafficking, but the sentences are generally less severe compared to Schedule I substances.

Drug charges often arise from police obtaining search warrants for homes, apartments, condos, storage units, offices, and vehicles. Sometimes, these charges come from searches done when someone is arrested for an unrelated charge. Drug investigations can also involve wiretapping, tracking cell phones or vehicles, and getting certain documents and records (production orders). Police must meet strict legal standards to get these warrants and orders. The lawyers at Posner, Craig, Stein are skilled in challenging the validity of search warrants, wiretaps, and production orders that infringe on our clients’ privacy rights. We deeply understand search and seizure law and use this expertise to benefit our clients.

Effective cross-examination of police officers is crucial in defending drug charges. At Posner, Craig, Stein, our lawyers excel in this area. With a long history of handling tough drug cases in St Thomas and across Ontario, we use our expertise to challenge the prosecution and protect our clients’ rights.

Posner, Craig, Stein is the ideal law firm for handling drug or narcotic offences in St Thomas. Here’s why:

• We deliver the best possible results for our clients.
• We have expertise in cross-examining police officers and understanding police search laws.
• Our fees are highly competitive.

Being convicted of a drug offence can seriously affect your life. You might face jail time, probation, and travel restrictions. If you’re charged with a drug or narcotics offence in St Thomas, you need an experienced criminal defence lawyer. The lawyers at Posner Craig Stein have defended numerous drug cases. We are committed to getting you the best possible outcome. We understand what’s at stake and how much you could lose if convicted. With the rise of fentanyl, sentences are getting longer in St Thomas and Ontario. It’s crucial to have a skilled and experienced drug offence lawyer on your side.

Posner, Craig, Stein handles drug and narcotic charges in St Thomas and throughout Ontario.

Contact us confidentially, whether in our office, by phone, or through a virtual meeting, to discuss your options. Trust the experienced and skilled criminal defence team at Posner, Craig, Stein for your drug and narcotic cases.