Drug possession offences alberta fa-qs

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DRUG POSSESSION OFFENCES ALBERTA FAQs
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INTRODUCTION
According to the Controlled Drugs and Substances
Act, no one shall possess a substance that is
listed in the Act. There is an extensive list of
banned substances. Here are some frequently asked
questions about drug possession offences in
Canada
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What does the prosecutor have to prove?
It must be proved that the substance alleged is
an illegal item to possess. The Certificate of
Analysis can be demanded as evidence. The
testimony of the police officer is not enough to
establish conviction.
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What if someone unknowingly possesses drugs?
It can be difficult to establish possession if
doubt is raised on the matter of knowledge. There
can be numerous situations where it can be
difficult to convict someone or establish a crime
beyond any doubt. However, its difficult to
prove that the accused wasnt aware of the
possession.
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Can a person be found guilty of possessing drugs
even when no drugs were found?
A person can be found guilty of drug possession
if they have both knowledge and control over the
drugs even if they dont have drugs in their
actual possession. A drug possession lawyer can
provide further assistance based on your
situation.
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What To Do When Charged With Drug Possession In
Alberta?
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Talk to a Team of Competent Drug Defence Lawyers
Immediately! If youre in Edmonton, contact
Slaferek Callihoo to schedule a free
consultation!
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