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Drug possession charges in Canada can<br>be very serious.<br>If you are convicted of a criminal offense<br>under the Controlled Drugs and<br>Substances Act (CDSA), the charges<br>appear on all of your background checks.<br>
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Introduction Drug possession charges in Canada can be very serious. If you are convicted of a criminal offence under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA), the charges appear on all of your background checks.
Illegal Substances According To The CSDA The list of substances that are illegal according to the CSDA are: • Opium • Heroin • Cocaine morphine • Marijuana • Methadone • Magic mushrooms
Levels Of Drug-Related Offences The levels are distinguished as: • Simple Possession • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking • Trafficking • Importing and Exporting • Production
Factors That Determine The Offence Your sentence will be determined based on the following factors: • Prior record • Level in the drug organization • Number of transactions (sales) • Whether the offence was planned in detail or out of impulse • Quantity seized • Type of drugs trafficked
What Should You Do? If you are charged with drug possession, you should follow these steps: • Hire a criminal defence lawyer • Prepare for the case • Discuss the plan with the lawyer • Depending on the circumstances, choose your stance • Apply for expungement
Get in touch with a Team of Criminal Defence Lawyers Immediately! If you’re in Edmonton, contact Slaferek Law to schedule a free consultation!
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