Sergeant Jeffrey Pilon

The accused was charged with possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking and multiple firearms offences following a police investigation into her boyfriend's drug dealing.

Police observed the boyfriend conducting drug transactions from the accused's car and later executed search warrants, finding drugs at an apartment and a firearm in the accused's bedroom.

The court found the accused not guilty on all charges, concluding the Crown failed to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that she had knowledge and control of the drugs found at the apartment, or that she knowingly possessed the firearm, particularly given her boyfriend's spontaneous confession that he had hidden the gun in her room without her knowledge.

The accused was charged with possession of crack cocaine and marijuana for the purpose of trafficking, and possession of proceeds of crime.

Police executed a search warrant at his apartment after observing short visits indicative of drug trafficking, finding drugs and cash.

The accused testified that the marijuana was for his personal use and that the crack cocaine belonged to his roommate, an exotic dancer who was a cocaine addict.

Applying the W. (D.) framework, the court found the accused's testimony plausible and noted shortcomings in the police investigation, including the failure to call the roommate as a witness.

The court acquitted the accused of the trafficking and proceeds of crime charges, but found him guilty of the lesser included offence of simple possession of marijuana based on his own admission.