Vancouver Criminal Lawyer: Joel A. Whysall
Accused client charged with possession of marihuana and cocaine.
CRIMINAL DEFENCE CASE FACTS:
Accused stopped and searched by Vancouver police officers investigating a complaint about a threatening with a knife. The first police officer frisked the accused client and discovering marihuana. A second police officer searched more thoroughly and discovered cocaine.
HELD: NOT GUILTY
The officers did not have lawful authority to detain and search the accused.