The defendant, Upkaran Sandhu, pleaded guilty to some counts and was acquitted on others, including the main charge of possession for the purpose of trafficking.
The court found Mr. Sandhu's testimony credible, accepting his explanation that he was a heroin addict who supported his habit with a substantial inheritance.
Despite the presence of drugs and paraphernalia, the court concluded that the Crown failed to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the possession was for trafficking, as the evidence was consistent with personal use by an addict with financial means.
