Basics of a drug possession case in Alberta

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Basics Of A Drug Possession Case in Alberta
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INTRODUCTION
Getting caught with possession of illegal drugs
in Edmonton, Alberta is a serious criminal
offence. Chances are that the accused person,
once found guilty of carrying illegal drugs, will
face a long jail term and may be a hefty monetary
fine as well. Following are some of the basic
points you need to know about a drug possession
case in Alberta, Canada.
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Types Of Illegal Drugs
There is a complete list of illegal drugs
mentioned in Controlled Drugs and Substances Act,
Canada. On top of the list are cocaine, crystal
meth, speed, molly and many others. Apart from
these, even the possession of alcohol and
marijuana can be considered a serious crime. If
found in large quantities without any medical or
legal ground.
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Right To Counsel
In case you're caught by the police in possession
of illegal drugs, you have the right of counsel
and should be provided a lawyer to defend
yourself in the legal proceeding. A lawyer is
then responsible to create the case scenario that
will be legally presentable in the court.
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Certificate of Analysis
For you to be convicted by law for possessing
illegal drugs. The prosecution will first have to
prove that the drugs you were carrying or were in
your possession were in fact illegal or not. In
order to do this, prosecution will have to
present the Certificate of Analysis to the court.
If the certificate shows that the drugs are of
illegal category chances are you will be
sentenced for the crime.
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Wrongly Accused
Possession of drugs cannot be proved if you did
not have the knowledge of having drugs in your
possession. An example can be used here like you
are driving someone elses car and the police
catches you with drugs that were in the car
without your knowledge you cannot be criminally
charged in this situation. However, your lawyer
must be able to prove this case.
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What To Do When Charged With Drug Possession
charges In Alberta?
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Get in touch with a Team of Drug Possession
Defence Lawyers Immediately! If youre in
Edmonton, contact Slaferek Callihoo to schedule a
free consultation!
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