{"id":254,"date":"2017-07-04T08:17:59","date_gmt":"2017-07-04T12:17:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/avocatecriminaliste.ca\/?page_id=254\/"},"modified":"2025-11-23T13:50:15","modified_gmt":"2025-11-23T18:50:15","slug":"drug-possession","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.avocatecriminaliste.ca\/en\/drug-possession\/","title":{"rendered":"Drug Possession"},"content":{"rendered":"
[mk_page_section bg_image=”http:\/\/avocatecriminaliste.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/possession-de-drogue-flip-opt.jpg” bg_position=”center center” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” bg_stretch=”true” enable_3d=”true” video_color_mask=”#000000″ video_opacity=”0.22″ min_height=”200″ js_vertical_centered=”true” el_class=”bjm-home-header” sidebar=”sidebar-1″][vc_column][mk_padding_divider size=”100″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][mk_fancy_title color=”#ffffff” size=”42″ force_font_size=”true” size_tablet=”32″ size_phone=”28″ font_weight=”bold” font_style=”normal” txt_transform=”none” margin_bottom=”0″ font_family=”none”]Criminal Law and Drug Offences[\/mk_fancy_title][vc_btn title=”Contact our team” style=”flat” color=”white” align=”left” css_animation=”bottom-to-top” link=”url:%2Fen%2Fcontact-emergency%2F”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][mk_padding_divider size=”100″][\/vc_column][\/mk_page_section][vc_row][vc_column][mk_padding_divider size=”90″][mk_fancy_title color=”#bb342b” size=”48″ force_font_size=”true” size_tablet=”36″ size_phone=”29″ font_weight=”400″ font_style=”normal” txt_transform=”none” font_family=”none”]Drug Offences in Criminal Law[\/mk_fancy_title][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1763923052647{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\n

In criminal law, drug-related offences cover several serious crimes, including possession, production, trafficking (sale, distribution, importation, exportation), and even impaired driving under the influence of drugs. Penalties vary depending on the type of substance, the nature of the offence, and its severity.<\/p>\n

For example, simple possession can result in up to one year of imprisonment or a fine, while more serious offences, such as drug trafficking, can carry much harsher penalties, potentially including several years of incarceration.<\/p>\n

When facing such charges, it is crucial to consult a criminal lawyer to protect your rights and prepare a strong defense in court.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][mk_padding_divider size=”60″][vc_separator][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][mk_fancy_title tag_name=”h1″ color=”#bb342b” size=”48″ force_font_size=”true” size_tablet=”36″ size_phone=”29″ font_weight=”400″ font_style=”normal” txt_transform=”none” font_family=”none”]Drug possession charges: under the Criminal Code[\/mk_fancy_title][vc_column_text]Possession, possession for trafficking, trafficking, production, importing and exporting drugs are all considered offences per the Criminal Code. If you\u2019re arrested for any of the above, it\u2019s vital you contact a criminal lawyer as soon as possible. They\u2019ll confirm your rights and guide you.<\/p>\n

Whatever charges are being pressed against you, they can have serious consequences on your life. For in-depth analysis of police and legal procedures applied to your case, call Martine Thibodeau. She\u2019ll carefully and rigorously review and evaluate your situation in order to build the best case possible in your defense.<\/p>\n

Need a criminal lawyer located in the Vaudreuil-Soulanges or Valleyfield area who can properly handle a drug possession case and understands what\u2019s involved in building a solid defense? Martine Thibodeau is the attorney you\u2019re looking for. [\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Contact our team” style=”flat” color=”black” align=”left” css_animation=”bottom-to-top” css=”” link=”url:%2Fen%2Fcontact-emergency%2F”][mk_padding_divider size=”60″][vc_separator][mk_padding_divider size=”60″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row fullwidth=”true” fullwidth_content=”false” equal_columns=”true” css=”.vc_custom_1760715025461{background-color: #D7D1CF !important;}”][vc_column][mk_padding_divider size=”60″][mk_padding_divider size=”60″][mk_fancy_title color=”#bb342b” size=”48″ force_font_size=”true” size_tablet=”36″ size_phone=”29″ font_weight=”400″ font_style=”normal” txt_transform=”none” font_family=”none”]Types of Drug Offences and Their Penalties[\/mk_fancy_title][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1763923158957{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\n

In criminal law, drug-related offences are varied, and penalties depend on the severity of the offence as well as the type of substance involved.<\/p>\n

Possession of drugs:<\/strong>
Possession can constitute either an indictable offence or a summary offence. Maximum penalties vary according to the schedule of the substance and the seriousness of the offence:<\/p>\n