Vancouver Criminal Lawyer: Joel Whysall
Accused client charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking and possession of a loaded prohibited firearm.
CRIMINAL DEFENCE CASE FACTS:
Accused client was a passenger in a vehicle pulled over for careless driving when travelling from Vancouver to Calgary. After receiving questionable identification from accused client, police officer searched the trunk of the vehicle and found approximately one kilogram of cocaine and a loaded firearm. During subsequent search of accused client, police officer discovering $2000 cash.
HELD: NOT GUILTY
The cocaine and firearm were inadmissible as evidence because the police officer unreasonably detained and searched the accused client. The $2000 was ordered returned to the client.