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Vancouver Drug Trafficking Defence Lawyers

British Columbia Drug Charge Defence Law Firm

To be convicted of drug trafficking, the Crown must prove, beyond a reasonable doubt,  that the accused made an offer to an sell, or actually sold a substance prohibited under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. The evidence may involve a sale to an undercover police officer or an informant. With more than 18 years of experience on our side, Mines & Company has the ability to defend even the most challenging drug trafficking cases.

In one of our recent successes (R. v. J.L. in Richmond Provincial Court), our client was charged with trafficking cocaine in a dial-a-dope scheme. We went to court and our client was granted a nine-month conditional sentence. No jail time.

While evidence of an offer to sell or an actual drug sale is required for drug trafficking, the requirements for charges of possession for purpose of trafficking (PPT) are not as straightforward. If police find large quantities of marijuana or other drugs, or there is some other indication that the drugs are intended to be trafficked, such as individually bagged quantities or scales, PPT charges will be laid.  This is not a lesser charge. The penalties are often the same as those that come with a drug trafficking conviction.

Dial-A-Dope Defence

We conduct cases  which involve allegations of "dial-a-dope" operations. Evidence of this type of drug trafficking often involves police surveillance and expert evidence from police witnesses who provide explanations of various trafficking techniques. Of course, evidence is only valuable to the Crown if it was lawfully obtained. We review every case for unlawful search and seizure and seek to exclude all evidence that was unlawfully obtained. We are dedicated to protecting your rights under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Start With a Free Initial Consultation

To schedule a free initial consultation with one of our Vancouver drug trafficking defence lawyers, call 877-467-1804 or contact us via e-mail.

Recent Successes | Click to View
  • January 31,2012
    R. vs. E.B. - Richmond Provincial Court
    Charge: Assault Police Officer.
    Issue: Whether, in the circumstances, it was in the public interest for Mr. Mansoori-Dara's client to be granted a conditional discharge.
    Result: After hearing Mr. Mansoori-Dara's submissions, the court granted his client a conditional discharge. No conviction.
  • January 25, 2012
    R. vs. V.K. - Richmond Provincial Court
    Charges: Theft Under $5000 (from employer).
    Issue: Whether it was contrary to the public interest for Mr. Mines' client to be granted a conditional discharge.
    Result: After hearing Mr. Mines' submissions, the Court granted a 9 month conditional discharge. No criminal conviction .
  • January 24, 2012
    R. vs. G.L. - RCMP Investigation
    Charges: Importing Child Pornography.
    Issue: Whether Mr. Mines' client had knowledge of the material found by customs officers on a computer hard drive that he brought into Canada.
    Result: Mr. Mines was able to steer his client through the investigation with no charge being recommended by police.
  • January 5, 2012
    R. vs. B.T. - Port Coquitlam Provincial Court
    Charges: Theft Over $5000 (from employer).
    Issue: Whether jail was the appropriate sentence for this breach of trust case which involved a theft of almost $70,000.
    Result: Mr. Mines was able to persuade Crown to resolve this case on a single count of theft and to persue a joint submission for a community based sentence. The court granted an 18 month conditional sentence order. No jail.
  • January 3, 2012
    R. vs. H.B. - Vancouver Provincial Court
    Charges: Assault x2; Unlawful Confinement.
    Issue: Whether the Crown could prove the confinement charge and whether it was in the public interest for Mr. Mansoori-Dara's client to be granted a discharge.
    Result: Mr. Mansoori-Dara was able to persuade Crown counsel to stay the confinement charge and one of the assault charges. After hearing Mr. Manoori-Dara's submissions,the Court granted his client a conditional discharge. No conviction.
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