Case Study

Our client was charged with the cultivation of a commercial quantity of narcotic plants and trafficking a commercial quantity of cannabis, among others. A total of 213.43kg of cannabis was located at their property, and our client made full admissions in their interview. Through negotiation, we were able to reduce the number of charges laid against our client, and they ultimately faced a single charge of cultivation of commercial quantities of narcotic plants. As part of our client’s defence, we obtained medical reports that would inform the court of their significant health issues and personal circumstances. 

Considering these facts, the Judge did not impose an immediate term of imprisonment, and ultimately, our client was sentenced to a Community Corrections Order. This is an excellent outcome considering the large quantities of the drugs located at our client’s residence and the fact that our client initially faced a 25-year term of imprisonment as a maximum penalty. Our client avoided a term of imprisonment altogether.