Definition: The Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) is the primary Canadian law dealing with illegal drugs. Section 7(1) prohibits the production of a controlled substance, except as authorized by law.
Important Points:
Common Evidence:
Penalties for drug production are severe, and are highly dependent on the drug and the circumstances. The Crown decides how to proceed:
Summary Conviction: Less serious cases, generally smaller quantities for personal use.
Indictment: More serious cases, often involving larger quantities for trafficking.
Securing Your Release: An arrest for drug production nearly always means a bail hearing. It can be very difficult to get bail, but we’ll work tirelessly to build the strongest possible case for your release with reasonable conditions.
Fighting the Charges: Every drug production case is fact-specific. We’ll look closely to build a strong defence:
There are limited legal exceptions for medical marijuana, but strict regulations apply. Growing beyond this is still illegal.
Yes, but the specific drug also matters. Smaller production of some drugs is treated more harshly than large quantities of others.
Production focuses on creating the drug, trafficking on the distribution for sale
Drug production charges are incredibly serious and carry the potential for lengthy prison sentences. If facing these charges, don’t risk your future. Contact us as soon as possible for a free case review to discuss your situation and potential defences.
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