Drug Offences
Convictions for drug offences are serious. They can prevent individuals from travelling to some countries. The United States, in particular, has a very strong policy of barring anyone with a drug conviction from entering their country. Mulligan Tam Pearson defends individuals facing charges ranging from possession of small amounts of marijuana to complicated heroin conspiracies.
If an accused individual’s rights have been breached during a police investigation, the courts will sometimes exclude evidence that was improperly obtained by the police. Defending clients who have been charged with drug offences requires a in-depth, up-to-date knowledge of the law and a sharp eye for detail.