L. Tripp

The defendants were charged with various drug and firearms offences following the execution of a search warrant at a residence.

The Crown's case relied on circumstantial evidence to prove possession.

The court found the first defendant guilty of possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking based on drugs found near where she was sleeping, but not guilty regarding drugs found in a common kitchen area.

The second defendant, the principal occupant, was found guilty of possessing MDMA found in her bedroom, but not guilty of possessing the cocaine.

The careless storage of a firearm charge against the second defendant was dismissed due to an evidentiary gap regarding the standard of care.

The accused were charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking after police executed a search warrant at a residence.

Cocaine was found in a bedroom and the kitchen.

The Crown relied on circumstantial evidence to prove constructive or joint possession.

The court found that the Crown failed to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the first accused occupied the bedroom or that the second accused had a measure of control over the drugs found in the common kitchen area.

Both accused were acquitted.