Gun and drug trafficking charges – withdrawn

SUMMARY – Roadside traffic stop leads to guns and drug trafficking charges RESULT – Win DEFENCE LAWYER – Sean Fagan CHARGES: Possession for the purpose of trafficking The Calgary Police Service (“CPS”) conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle occupied by several young, middle eastern men.  The officers claimed to have detected the smell of fresh cannabis, and as a …

Another Successful Drug Trafficking defence.

SUMMARY – Calgary family charged with drug trafficking offences RESULT – Win DEFENCE LAWYER – Sean Fagan CHARGES: Possession for the purpose of trafficking The Calgary Police Service (“CPS”) conducted an investigation into trafficking in schedule I controlled substances (cocaine/heroin/opioids / Meth) within the city of Calgary.  Like most drug investigations in Calgary, this was a surveillance-based investigation where CPS …

Calgary Aggravated Assault Charges – no criminal record

Calgary Assault Charges OFFENCE: Aggravated assault RESULT: No criminal conviction LAWYER: Sean Fagan The Calgary Police Service arrested and charged X.X. with aggravated assault following an allegation from his former common law spouse, who he had recently separated from.  Aggravated assault is a very serious criminal offence, and typically carries with it a lengthy period of incarceration. It is not …

Criminal lawyer Sean Fagan dismantles Complex Drug investigation – no criminal record

SUMMARY: Calgary Man charged with multiple firearms offences after a lengthy investigation. RESULT: No criminal record DEFENCE LAWYER: Sean Fagan Regina v. X.X. – Jan 2021 Charges: 6 firearms related offences and drug related offences The Calgary Police Service (“CPS”) conducted a lengthy investigation into X.X. for drug trafficking offences.  They expended significant time, man-power, and resources conducting secret surveillance …

Woman on Man domestic assault

SUMMARY: Woman is charged with assault for punching boyfriend in the face. OFFENCE: Assault RESULT: Charges withdrawn DEFENCE LAWYER: Sean Fagan Regina v. X.X. Charges: Section 266 of the Criminal Code Although it is men who often appear before courts for domestic violence charges, women can and do get charged for these offences as well.  Just like domestic violence as a whole, …

Possession of stole high end bicycle

PROSECUTION: Possession of stolen property over $5000.00 RESULT: Charge Withdrawn Regina v. R.D. – January 2019 Charge: Section 354 of the Criminal Code LAWYER: Sean Fagan K.D. faced a charge of possession of stolen property over $5000 for allegedly being found in possession of a high-end bicycle.  The police were on patrol downtown Edmonton when they observed a person believed to be …

Pipeline/Convoy Stop in the Mountains

PROSECUTION: Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking and Production of a Controlled Substance RESULT: Resolved by way of simple possession with a Fine LAWYER: Sean Fagan Regina v. R.D. – November 2018 Charge: Section 5(2) of the CDSA  The roving traffic unit is a group of highly trained RCMP officers who use their authority under the Traffic Safety Act to investigate drug offences.  …

Traffic stop leads to prosecution for breach of bail conditions

PROSECUTION: Breach of bail condition RESULT: Charges Stayed LAWYER: Sean Fagan Regina v. A.S. – December 2018 Charge: Section 145(3) of the Criminal Code of Canada A.S. was on bail awaiting trial for charges relating to drug trafficking, breach of bail conditions, and multiple other offences. A.S. was a passenger in a vehicle driven by another individual who the police suspected was involved …

RCMP interrupts drug circle

SUMMARY: Canmore RCMP patrolling a local park came across friends seated in a circle passing around drugs OFFENCE: Possession of a controlled substance RESULT: Charges Withdrawn LAWYER: Sean Fagan REGINA v. J.P. – July 2018 CHARGES: Section 4(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act J.P, a temporary worker from another country, was working in Banff, Alberta and enjoying the lifestyle that …