When people struggle with addiction, involvement in the criminal justice system often follows. Substance use can lead to charges such as possession, theft, or other offences committed to support a dependency. In British Columbia, there is recognition that traditional jail sentences often fail to address the root causes of these problems. That’s why the province offers a unique program: Drug … Read More

The unpredictability of life can guide people down unintended paths. Sometimes, it’s due to desperation, association with the wrong people, or simply being in the wrong place at the wrong time. This can end in serious legal consequences for some, such as being charged with drug possession, possession for the purpose of trafficking (“PPT”) or drug trafficking charges in BC. … Read More