Drug Crimes and Organised Crimes
Drug crimes and organised crimes charges in BC can lead to prison and asset loss. Secure skilled legal defence to protect your freedom and future with Stern Shapray Criminal Lawyers.
Strategic Defence for High-Stakes Allegations
Charges involving drug offences or alleged links to organized crime are among the most aggressively prosecuted in British Columbia. These cases can result in lengthy prison sentences, forfeiture of assets, and devastating personal and professional consequences.
At Stern Shapray Criminal Lawyers, we provide experienced, strategic defence against complex drug prosecutions and criminal organization charges. Whether you’re facing allegations of trafficking, conspiracy, or involvement in a broader criminal network, our team offers the insight, discretion, and courtroom experience required to protect your rights and future.
We have successfully defended clients in some of the province’s most serious and high-profile drug and organized crime cases.
Trafficking, Importation & Conspiracy
Under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) and the Criminal Code, trafficking and related charges carry mandatory minimums and are prosecuted with considerable resources.
We represent clients accused of:
- Trafficking or possession for the purpose of trafficking
- Cross-border importation and exportation
- Large-scale drug conspiracies
These cases can often include sophisticated investigations involving complex and technical evidence. This can include surveillance-based or undercover investigations, wiretap evidence and confidential informants
We challenge the legality of search warrants, wiretaps, surveillance techniques, and Charter violations. Our defence is built on precision, preparation, and a clear-eyed assessment of the Crown’s case.
Drug Production (Fentanyl, Drug Labs, Grow-Ops)
Drug production charges are treated with utmost seriousness, particularly when involving synthetic opioids like fentanyl or large-scale grow operations.
We defend clients facing allegations of:
- Clandestine drug labs or pill presses
- Methamphetamine, fentanyl, or MDMA manufacturing
- Cannabis production beyond legal allowances
These prosecutions often involve forensic analysis, environmental regulations, and multiple expert witnesses. Our lawyers work with independent forensic consultants to review technical evidence and defend your Charter rights at every step.
Drug Crimes and Organised Crimes Charges
You don’t have to be part of a gang to face organized crime charges. If police or prosecutors allege that a drug offence, or any other crime, was committed for the benefit of or in association with a criminal organization, you may be charged under Sections 467.11 to 467.13 of the Criminal Code.
We defend against:
- Participation in a criminal organization
- Committing an offence for a criminal organization
- Instructing others to commit offences
- Allegations tied to gang activity, group affiliation, or encrypted communications
Organized crime prosecutions often involve extensive disclosure, joint trials, and complex evidentiary challenges. Our team has experience navigating these multi-layered proceedings, including the use of confidential informants, surveillance, and digital intercepts.
We are committed to providing a rigorous defence that protects your rights and challenges the narrative of guilt by association.
If you’re facing drug or organized crime allegations, don’t wait to seek legal advice. The earlier we’re involved, the more options we have to shape the outcome in your favour.