Charged with importing a controlled substance into Canada? Our lawyers can help.
Importing a controlled substance into Canada is a serious offense that can result in significant legal consequences, including jail time. If you are facing charges for importing a controlled substance into Canada, it is important to hire a knowledgeable and experienced lawyer who can help you navigate the legal system and protect your rights.
Importing and Exporting a Controlled Substance into Canada is a serious offence
Importing a controlled substance into Canada is a serious offense that can result in significant legal consequences, including jail time. If you are facing charges for importing a controlled substance into Canada, it is important to hire a knowledgeable and experienced lawyer who can help you navigate the legal system and protect your rights.
The law firm of Robichaud’s has extensive experience defending clients against charges related to importing controlled drugs and substances into Canada. We have a deep understanding of Canadian drug laws and regulations, and we use our expertise to build a strong and effective defence strategy for each of our clients. We pride ourselves on our personalized and client-focused approach. We understand that every case is unique, and we work closely with each of our clients to develop a defense strategy that is tailored to their individual needs and circumstances.
Our legal services for drug importation offences include:
- Case Evaluation: Our team will conduct a thorough evaluation of your case, including reviewing the evidence against you and assessing the strength of the prosecution’s case.
- Defence Strategy: Based on our evaluation, we will develop a defence strategy that is tailored to your case and your individual needs.
- Court Representation: Our lawyers will represent you in court and use their expertise to defend your rights and protect your interests.
- Plea Negotiations: If appropriate, we will negotiate with the prosecution to reach a plea bargain that is in your best interests.
We understand that facing charges related to importing controlled drugs and substances into Canada can be a stressful and overwhelming experience. That’s why we are committed to providing our clients with the support, guidance, and legal expertise they need to navigate the legal system and achieve the best possible outcome for their case.
Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (S.C. 1996, c. 19)
6 (1) Except as authorized under the regulations, no person shall import into Canada or export from Canada a substance included in Schedule I, II, III, IV, V or VI.
Possession for the purpose of exporting (a controlled substance into Canada)
(2) Except as authorized under the regulations, no person shall possess a substance included in Schedule I, II, III, IV, V or VI for the purpose of exporting it from Canada.
Punishment (For importing and exporting a Controlled Substance into Canada)
(3) Every person who contravenes subsection (1) or (2)
(a) if the subject matter of the offence is a substance included in Schedule I or II, is guilty of an indictable offence and liable to imprisonment for life;
(a.1) [Repealed, 2022, c. 15, s. 16]
(b) if the subject matter of the offence is a substance included in Schedule III, V or VI,
(i) is guilty of an indictable offence and liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding ten years, or
(ii) is guilty of an offence punishable on summary conviction and liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding eighteen months; and
(c) if the subject matter of the offence is a substance included in Schedule IV,
(i) is guilty of an indictable offence and liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three years, or
(ii) is guilty of an offence punishable on summary conviction and liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year.
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