Following a preliminary inquiry into drug trafficking charges, the court determined whether the accused possessed cocaine, crack cocaine, and heroin found at two residences during the execution of search warrants.
The Crown conceded committal on assault charges and two drug counts.
The central issue was whether there was sufficient evidence of knowledge and control for the remaining drug possession charges.
The court applied the legal test for possession in the context of drugs found in residences and considered the inferences available from the evidence regarding residency, control of premises, and the value of the drugs found.
