Affordable Drug Crime Defence Lawyers in Ottawa
If you’ve been charged with a drug-related offence in Ottawa, it’s critical to act quickly. Even simple possession can carry serious penalties, and more severe allegations—like trafficking, production, or importing controlled substances—can lead to lengthy prison sentences and lasting damage to your reputation. At Affordable Defence, our Ottawa-based drug offence lawyers are experienced in defending clients against a wide range of charges under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA). We provide clear legal guidance, challenge unlawful searches and police procedures, and fight to have your charges reduced or withdrawn wherever possible.
Don’t leave your future to chance—Affordable Defence offers trusted, strategic representation backed by years of experience in Ottawa’s criminal courts. Contact us online or by phone to request a free and confidential consultation.
Defending Drug Charges in Ottawa: What You Need to Know
Canada’s drug laws are strict, and many offences under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) come with mandatory minimum sentences. A conviction can lead to jail time, fines, asset forfeiture, and a permanent criminal record—which may affect your ability to work, travel, or apply for immigration or professional licensing.
Even if the evidence against you seems overwhelming, it’s important to remember that you still have rights, and the burden of proof lies entirely with the Crown. At Affordable Defence, our Ottawa drug offence lawyers know how to challenge the prosecution’s case at every stage—from illegal search and seizure to questions about possession or intent.
We provide strategic defence against a full range of drug-related charges, including:
- Drug possession – for personal use or otherwise, including controlled substances like cocaine, meth, fentanyl, heroin, or unlawfully possessed prescription drugs.
- Drug trafficking – including selling, transporting, or distributing drugs; this is one of the most aggressively prosecuted offences in Ontario.
- Drug production – involving the manufacture or cultivation of controlled substances, such as running a grow-op or producing synthetic drugs.
Each type of drug offence can be complex and technical, often hinging on how the evidence was obtained, the classification of the substance, and whether your Charter rights were violated. Our job is to build a strong, evidence-based defence and help you avoid conviction or reduce the impact of the charge on your life.
At Affordable Defence, we will:
- Help you understand the charge(s) you’re facing
- Review all police conduct for possible rights violations
- Challenge weak or inadmissible evidence
- Negotiate with Crown prosecutors where appropriate
- Fight for your freedom in court if necessary
Charged with a drug offence in Ottawa or the surrounding area? Contact Affordable Defence today for a free and confidential consultation—we’re ready to help you protect your future.
Powerful Defence for Drug Offence Charges in Ottawa
Drug possession
Drug possession charges range from simple possession of marijuana to possession of a Schedule I drug like cocaine, heroin, etc.
Possession of a drug for personal use is a lesser offence to possession of a drug for the purpose of trafficking.
Regardless of the seriousness of the charges, an unwanted criminal record could affect your employment and career prospects, your immigration status, your ability to travel, and other areas of your life.
That’s why these charges must be defended vigorously and your rights fought for.
Crown evidence is often based on:
- Surveillance
- Wiretaps
- Search warrants
We may make a constitutional argument, such as:
- Arbitrary detention
- illegal search and seizure
- Other rights breached by the actions of authorities
Our lawyers are experienced in defending drug charges. They will help you examine the process taken by law enforcement officers and all the evidence against you.
In some cases, we’ve even had key drug evidence excluded from a trial, making it impossible for the prosecution to secure a conviction.
Other times, we identify ways to weaken the Crown prosecution case or have the charges excluded on constitutional grounds.
Drug trafficking
Even if the evidence against you is overwhelming, people charged with drug trafficking have rights that must be defended and are innocent until proven guilty.
Drug trafficking is a broad term that can include the following drug-related activities:
- Selling
- Transporting
- Administering
- Transferring
- Giving (even for free)
- Sending
- Delivering
These can be complex cases to handle because the Crown does not need to prove either of the following:
- The substance in question was a drug (it is enough to present it as a drug)
- You made a profit from the trafficking
To anyone charged with trafficking. It may seem like a hopeless case to defend. However, our skilled drug trafficking charge lawyers are used to finding inconsistencies or errors by police officers in following due process.
The evidence may not be as watertight as the police officers make out.
This is your best chance of escaping a conviction.
Drug production
Drug production can include any of the following drug-related activities:
- Synthesizing drugs
- Manufacturing (e.g. cooking)
- Using any method that alters the physical or chemical qualities of a substance
- Harvesting drugs
- Cultivating or growing the substance that the drug can be derived or extracted from
Punishments are extremely harsh, ranging from three years to life imprisonment.
If you are arrested and charged with drug production, your first thought should be to hire a lawyer skilled in defending drug charges. With the complex nature of these cases, mistakes are often made by the prosecution. We are adept at picking up on these mistakes and defending your name.
To give yourself the best possible chance of escaping the harsh consequences of a drug charge conviction, speak to one of our lawyers in Ottawa during a free consultation today.
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