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Law Firm Handling Marijuana Grow Operation Cases

British Columbia Drug Production Charge Lawyers

Charges of marijuana production may start with an elaborate investigation. However, they can just as easily begin with a neighbour or someone else reporting something that he or she believes to be an indication of illegal activity. BC Hydro, the power company, may also be where these cases begin. The power company has people who recognize and report any unusual power spikes, such as those caused by the installation of marijuana growing equipment How the case began is information that will prove critical when the time comes to defend against charges of running a marijuana growth operation.

At Mines & Company, we have more than 18 years of experience. Our lawyers' backgrounds include Crown prosecution work, so we understand how the other side conducts investigations and uses information in these cases. We know how to defend against these drug charges.

In one of our recent successes (R. v. D.F. in Vancouver Provincial Court), our client was charged with production of marijuana for growing approximately 250 plants. At issue was whether the police search was legal. After reviewing our case, the Crown granted a stay of proceedings. No criminal record.

Was the Search Warrant Legal?

When information is provided by police, by witnesses or by the power company, there are specific steps they need to take to get a warrant. If they cut corners and supply misleading or inaccurate information to the justice of the peace in order to get a search warrant, we will request that the warrant be thrown out, along with all of the evidence obtained with the warrant. This is an important strategy in every marijuana growing case.

Start With a Free Initial Consultation

To schedule a free initial consultation with one of our Vancouver lawyers handling marijuana grow house cases, call 877-467-1804 or contact us via e-mail. We offer 24-hour emergency service.

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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