A client charged with possession of cannabis receives an absolute discharge

A client of criminal lawyer Xavier Cormier was charged with simple possession of over 200 grams of marijuana (Section 4 (1) (4) b) Controlled Drugs and Substances Act). Mr. Cormier negotiated with the Prosecutor. Mr. Cormier’s client made a donation to a charity organization and then pleaded guilty to the cannabis possession charge. The lawyers suggested the Judge grant Mr. Cormier’s client an absolute discharge. The Judge agreed.

Not all Mr. Cormier’s clients receive an absolute discharge. See notice.