Drug Charges Defence Lawyer in Toronto
Experienced Defence Against Drug Possession, Trafficking, and Production Charges
Charged With Drug Offence in Toronto?
Drug charges in Ontario carry serious consequences — including jail time, criminal records, and long-term damage to your career, immigration status, and reputation. Whether you’re facing a possession charge or an allegation of drug trafficking, it’s vital to act quickly and seek experienced legal counsel.
At Robert Geurts Law, we defend clients in Toronto and across the GTA against a wide range of drug-related charges. With more than 35 years of criminal law experience — including 12 years as an Assistant Crown Attorney — Robert has the insight, strategy, and courtroom experience to protect your rights and build the strongest possible defence.
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Understanding Drug Charges in Ontario
What Are Drug Charges in Ontario?
In Canada, drug offences are governed by the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA). These laws regulate the possession, production, import/export, and trafficking of illegal substances and controlled prescription drugs.
Common drug charges include:
Possession of a Controlled Substance
Having an illegal drug for personal use (e.g., cocaine, fentanyl, MDMA, meth, etc.).
Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking
Having drugs in quantities or conditions suggesting intent to sell or distribute.
Drug Trafficking
Selling, giving, or transporting drugs to others, regardless of profit.
Production of a Controlled Substance
Growing or manufacturing illegal drugs (e.g., cannabis outside legal regulations, meth labs, etc.).
Importing/Exporting Drugs
Bringing controlled substances across the border into or out of Canada.
Prescription Drug Offences
Illegally obtaining, possessing, or distributing prescription medications (e.g., opioids, benzodiazepines).
What Are The Consequences?
Penalties for a Drug Conviction in Ontario
Drug offence penalties are among the most serious in Canadian criminal law and can include:
For Simple Possession:
Criminal record
Fines up to $1,000
Up to 6 months in jail (first offence)
Possible alternative measures or diversion for first-time offenders
For Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking or Trafficking:
Mandatory minimum jail sentences in some cases
Sentences ranging from 1 year to life imprisonment (depending on drug type and quantity)
Immigration consequences for non-citizens (including inadmissibility or deportation)
Aggravating Factors That Can Increase Penalties:
Trafficking near schools or involving youth
Use of weapons or violence in drug transactions
Association with criminal organizations
Previous drug-related convictions
Even for less serious offences, a drug conviction can limit employment opportunities, professional licensing, and travel (especially to the U.S.).
How We Defend Drug Charges
How Robert Geurts Builds a Drug Charges Defence
Every drug case is different — and your defence should be too. As a former Assistant Crown Attorney, Robert understands how the prosecution prepares its case and what weak points to look for.
Common defence strategies include:
Challenging illegal search or seizure under the Charter of Rights
Disputing police authority to conduct a search or traffic stop
Arguing lack of knowledge or control over the substance (constructive possession)
Questioning the reliability of police informants or surveillance
Exposing improper police conduct or procedural errors
Raising issues of entrapment or abuse of process
Robert conducts a full review of all disclosure materials, police reports, warrants, and evidence to find every possible avenue to defend your case and protect your future.
What To Do If You’ve Been Charged
Act Quickly — Your Next Steps Matter
If you’ve been charged with a drug offence, do not speak to police or plead guilty without legal advice. The earlier you involve a criminal defence lawyer, the more options you’ll have to fight the charges. Robert Geurts will assess your case, explain your rights, and advise you on the best course of action — whether that’s seeking a withdrawal, negotiating a resolution, or taking the case to trial.
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Types of Drug Offences We Defend
In addition to simple possession, Robert Geurts defends against a wide range of drug-related charges, including:
Cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, and fentanyl offences
Cannabis offences outside the Cannabis Act
Prescription drug charges (oxycodone, Xanax, etc.)
Synthetic drug production and trafficking
Charges involving trafficking networks or organized crime
Charges involving youth or vulnerable individuals
From minor possession to large-scale trafficking allegations, we offer strategic, experienced defence tailored to your case.