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The accused was acquitted of possession for the purpose of trafficking due to reasonable doubt regarding personal use.
Michael Miller was charged with operating a conveyance while impaired and possession of fentanyl for the purpose of trafficking.
He pleaded guilty to impaired operation and admitted possession of fentanyl, but denied possession for the purpose of trafficking.
The trial focused on whether the Crown could prove the trafficking purpose beyond a reasonable doubt.
The court found reasonable doubt as to the purpose of trafficking and convicted Miller of the lesser included offence of possession of fentanyl.