The defendant, Kayne Robinson, was charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking and possession of property obtained by crime (cash over $5,000).
A third charge of cannabis possession was withdrawn.
The Crown's case relied on police observations during a search warrant execution and expert testimony regarding drug dealing practices.
The defence argued that the cocaine was not in Robinson's possession and highlighted inconsistencies in police testimony, a gap in surveillance, and lack of forensic evidence.
The court found Robinson not guilty of the cocaine-related charges due to reasonable doubt arising from the inconsistencies in police evidence and Robinson's credible testimony.
The court also provided guidance on the Superior Court's jurisdiction over summary conviction offences when charged alongside indictable offences, noting that the Superior Court generally lacks jurisdiction for standalone summary offences and that reconstituting as a summary conviction court would be unwise due to potential appellate conflicts.
