Multiple Kilo Cocaine Cases
Regina v Juan Cortez
Transcript of Contested Bail Proceedings
1. Regina v. PS [Saskatchewan, Court of Queen’s Bench Swift Current – January 2014]
On October 21, 2011 a uniformed member of the RCMP observed an eastbound vehicle on Highway #1 just east of Swift Current. PS [...]
11. Regina v. N.T.C. [Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta, Calgary – May 2014]
On January 10, 2012 members of the Calgary Police Service and the RCMP attended the Calgary International Airport where they intercepted luggage that [...]
12. Regina v. P.K.H. [Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta, Calgary – May 2014]
In this joint forces (CPS and RCMP) operation the police conducted extensive surveillance in Vancouver and Calgary which ultimately resulted in the stopping [...]
19. Regina v. H.I.K. [Provincial Court of Alberta, Lethbridge – July, 2014]
The RCMP were dispatched to assist the US Border Patrol in pursuit of an SUV that was ostensibly trying to cross into Canada [...]
20. Regina v. J.C.L. [Provincial Court of Alberta, Calgary – September 2014]
The police attended the scene of a minor residential fire. The firefighters, who had already cleared the residence, informed the police that they [...]
29. Regina v. D.P.J. [Court of Queen’s Bench of Saskatchewan, Regina – October 2014]
Client was the target of a lengthy sophisticated police investigation involving the execution of multiple warrants to search (including authorized covert entries), the [...]
11. Regina v. R.B. [Provincial Court of Alberta, Calgary – April, 2012]
As a result of a police investigation involving extensive surveillance police ultimately secured warrants to search several motor vehicles and a residence. From [...]
14. Regina v. J.C. [Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta, Calgary – May, 2012]
Very Tough Case. This case, in essence, involved the defense of two separate prosecutions within a singular trial proceeding. The first prosecution was [...]
13. Regina v. A.K.H. [ Provincial Court of Alberta, Calgary – April, 2011]
As a consequence of an ongoing investigation the police executed a warrant to search residential premises in Calgary where they located approximately 2 [...]
5. Regina v. M.L. [Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta, Calgary – February 2010]
Client charged with possession of cocaine and ecstasy for the purpose of trafficking, two semi-automatic handguns and ammunition, a loaded sawed-off shotgun, a [...]
4. Regina v. P.N. [Saskatchewan Provincial Court, Moose Jaw, March 2009]
Client charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking (2 kilograms) as a consequence of a so-called “pipeline” stop by the R.C.M.P. on the Trans Canada Highway. Crown entered a stay of proceedings on day 1 of the Preliminary Inquiry as a consequence of unsurmountable constitutional search and seizure issues.
9. Regina v. G&G [Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta, Calgary – September 2009]
Clients (brothers) charged with possession of cocaine (approximately two kilograms) for the purpose of trafficking and proceeds of crime (approximately $40,000.00 cash) as [...]
10. Regina v. H.H. [Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta, Calgary – September 2009]
Client was the primary target of a five month police investigation resulting in two counts of trafficking in cocaine, one count of possession [...]
4. Regina v. L. V. [Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta, Calgary, March 2008]
Client charged with nine counts including possession of cocaine (2 kilograms), marijuana, hashish, esctasy for the purpose of trafficking, proceeds of crime and possession of a loaded handgun as a consequence of police search of residential premises by way of a drug warrant. All charges successfully resolved by way of a stay of proceedings on the first day of the scheduled Queen's Bench trial.
8. Regina v. S.M. [Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta, Calgary, May 2008]
After a six month police investigation involving physical and technical surveillance police search of residential premises resulted in a seizure of 3 pounds of crack cocaine. Client was charged with three counts of possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, manufacturing cocaine and three counts of possessing proceeds of crime. A stay of proceedings was ultimately entered against S. M. on all charges.
2. Regina v. F. & A. [Provincial Court of Alberta, Calgary – May 2007]
The Integrated Response To Organized Crime Unit (“IROC”) executed a warrant to search the home of F&A where they seized approximately 5 kilograms [...]
9. Regina v. J.M. [Calgary PC, Oct., 2007]
Police seized a large quantity of cocaine (8 Kilograms) from a vehicle being driven by J.M. resulting in a prosecution for the possession [...]
3. Regina v. W.J. et al [Ont. Prov. Crt – April 2005]
Possession of Cocaine (two kilograms) for the Purpose of Trafficking. Warrantless search of vehicle. Client discharged at conclusion of Preliminary Inquiry.
13. Regina v. W.J [September 2005 – Ontario Supreme Court]
Client charged with possession of cocaine (2 kilograms) for the purposes of trafficking. All evidence excluded from trial proceedings on constitutional grounds and verdict of not guilty entered on all charges. For an offical transcript of the judgement click here.
18. Regina v. D.S. [November 2005 – Court of Queen’s Bench, Calgary]
Client charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, possession of marihuana for the purpose of trafficking and multiple weapons offences including possession of a loaded machine gun, loaded handgun and pointing a firearm at a peace officer. All drug charges completely withdrawn after date of Preliminary Inquiry. Verdicts of not guilty entered on all remaining charges by a Jury in the Court of Queen's Bench of Alberta at the conclusion of trial proceedings. RELATED PRESS