18. Regina v. L.H. [Calgary Provincial Court, August 2008]

Client arrested for shoplifting by store security and during search of client security personnel located and seized 19 rocks of crack cocaine and in excess of $1,000.00 cash. Client charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking and possession of proceeds. This matter was resolved prior to trial by way of a guilty plea to simple possession of cocaine and a withdrawal of the proceeds charge. The fine imposed was paid from the funds seized by the security personnel.