The defendant was charged with trafficking cocaine, possessing cocaine, possessing cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, and possessing cash obtained through criminal activity.
The defendant elected trial in Ontario Court of Justice.
The Crown relied on surveillance evidence and a search warrant executed at the defendant's residence.
The defendant brought a Charter application alleging violations of sections 8 and 9 regarding the validity of the search warrant and the arrest.
The court found the Information to Obtain was full, fair, and frank, the police observations were consistent with drug trafficking, and the warrantless entries into the common areas of the residential building were authorized by property management.
The Charter application was dismissed and the defendant was found guilty on all four counts.
