Unlawful Traffic Stop Defense

Summary

In Nova Scotia, a traffic stop requires reasonable suspicion. If based solely on an old CI tip and past complaints without new evidence, it may violate Section 8 of the Charter. Evidence from such a stop could be inadmissible, as seen in R v. Whitfield. A recent CI tip might justify suspicion if corroborated with current evidence. Consider consulting a local attorney for personalized advice.

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R v. Whitfield (*) In this case, police received a tip-off about potential drug trafficking activities involving the accused. During a routine traffic stop, officers found drugs in the vehicle. However, the defense argued that the initial stop was unlawful because it was based solely on an uncorroborated CI tip without any additional evidence to support reasonable suspicion. The court ruled that the evidence obtained during the traffic stop was inadmissible because the police did not have enough corroborating information to justify their actions. The lack of independent verification of the CI’s claims led to a violation of Section * of the Charter.
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Are you currently dealing with a situation involving a traffic stop and potential drug charges? If so, can you provide more details about the stop and any evidence collected?
The stop was made based on a ci tip and complaints about possible drug activity years before
In Nova Scotia, for a traffic stop to be lawful, police need reasonable suspicion. If the stop was based solely on an old CI tip and past complaints without new evidence, it might violate your rights under Section * of the Charter.
- The evidence obtained from an unlawful stop may be inadmissible.
- Previous similar cases, like R v. Whitfield, support this.
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The ci tip was recent but the complaints were years before the incident
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Based on your description, it sounds like you may have a strong argument regarding the legality of the traffic stop. Here are a few points to consider:
- The recent CI tip could provide reasonable suspicion if corroborated with current evidence.
- However, if the stop relied heavily on old complaints without recent verification, it might still be questionable.
Would you like to provide more details on the evidence collected during the stop?