Book Spotlight - Prosecuting and Defending Drug Cases, 2nd Edition

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Drug-related offences are one of the single largest areas of activity within criminal law. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated Canada’s opioid crisis, with overdose-related deaths increasing by almost 95% following the onset of the pandemic. This grim reality has led to new approaches in Canadian drug policy and the prosecution of drug-related offences.

Bestseller Prosecuting and Defending Drug Cases, 2nd Edition offers practical and up-to-date guidance on different types of drug offences, including possession, trafficking, importing, exporting, and production offences, as well as conspiracy and criminal organization offences in the context of drug distribution offences. These cases are addressed from both a prosecution and defence perspective, and provincial differences in practice or procedure are noted in each chapter. 

FEATURES

• Insights from expert contributors Janani Shanmuganathan and Aaron Shachter.
• New discussion on changes to mandatory minimum sentencing.
• New material on anti-black racism in sentencing, including decisions in R v Anderson and R v Morris.
• Updated coverage of bail conditions, including ankle monitors, consideration of the COVID pandemic, and section 493.2 of the Criminal Code.
• Additional material on the proceeds of crime and forfeiture, including R v Vallières and Vellone c R.
• Practical guidance on Garofoli applications, including coverage of the step 6 procedure and R v Gero.
• Practice tips, including familiarizing yourself with the PPSC Deskbook.
• Up-to-date coverage of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act?, Cannabis Act, and relevant legislation.
• Case tables to assist counsel in identifying sentencing ranges.
• Analysis of new and significant cases
   

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