Canadian Steroid Laws

[MuSuLPhReAk]

Now, me not knowing a lot about the law, wouldn't this case be critical for any future lawyers representing a client for "using"
http://www.canadabodybuilding.com/fo...ead.php?t=1282

If the guy goes scott free, just ask your lawyer to refer to that case and ask for the same type of punishment. It would be more than fair no? Not even house arrest would be fair if the cop goes scott free as he was on duty and had to not take steroids to uphold the law. In other words he was a law enforcer breaking the law. He should be punished much more severely than a normal citizen. If he gets nothing, then wouldn't it be more than fair for your lawyer to use that case as an example?

[Mr Ontario]

Thats if you only have allot allot of money! I think I will take the probation/fine and call it a day!

First question, why take it to a superior court?

[marcules33]

Musulphreak - the officer only did something illegal to his work, he was only caught using from what I know. As everyone knows it is peferctly legal to use. But if he does get off then any lawyer should refer to his case. I think he won't get much of anything for it anyways but it still can be refered to and help out.


Mr Ontario - there is alot better chance of doing time in lower level court. It will all depend on the judge.

[megwell]

I've been told from someone whom I trust his word as gold........ not law enforcement nor lawyer......... that if someone has even 500 kits of gh......... nothing could happen.... maybe a fine.

[Canadian Bodybuilding]

Damn. Best thread I ever saw on this topic. Thanks a bunch.

[Freebsd1977]

First thread I've read here, thanks for the great post.

[Namelessone]

I've asked many cops about this topic and every one of them told me the same thing. Its legal to have and use but you can not sell without getting a trafficking charge.

From the Canadian Department of Defense regarding steroids and military:

http://www.dnd.ca/health/services/he...cSteroid_e.asp

Are anabolic steroids illegal? In Canada, anabolic steroids and their derivatives are considered "Controlled Substances" and as such it is illegal to manufacture, import, export or sell these substances. Canadian Forces members are not exempt from this legislation and this is further reiterated in the Canadian Forces Drug Control Program as outlined in CFAO 19-21. Despite all of the above, using anabolic steroids is not illegal.

[ManInTheBox]

Been a while since I've been here, life's tough n' everything.

Anyways, as to the question of how much constitutes as posession for purposes of trafficking, the answer is that it is a question of law. What that means in legal termonology, is that such a question would have to be brought to court and answered on a case-by-case basis. Thus, there is no set definition either in codified statute law, case law or common law. Theoretically possession of a 1mg pill could be considered enough for trafficking, though I assure you no court would convict based on this.

Though, the focus of a trafficking charge is to show before the court that there was reasonable grounds to believe the individual intended to traffick the substance or that there was prima facie evidence of trafficking (caught them in the act.)

As far as the link provided by MP is concerned, the article deals not with a violation of law per se, but employment standards set out in the Police Services Act. He will not see criminal charges (well, the stalking would apply) though he would in all probability be fired, or if the PRP is nice enough, offer him the opportunity to resign.

And to add my affirmation(as I've done so before) use of Anabolic Steroids is not an offence. Any officer that states otherwise would be suggested to brush up on his knowledge of the Controlled Drugs and Substances act. However, an interesting thing to note that previously (to my knowledge) Anabolic Steroids were once classified as Schedule III substances prior to the current iteration of the CDSA.

Ironically, it would seem that politicians actually somewhat acknowledge that AS are not as dangerous as certain backward-politicians of our southern neighbours would lead people to believe.

[MuSuLPhReAk]

Come around more often MITB. I enjoy your posts.

[Namelessone]

Been a while since I've been here, life's tough n' everything.

Anyways, as to the question of how much constitutes as posession for purposes of trafficking, the answer is that it is a question of law. What that means in legal termonology, is that such a question would have to be brought to court and answered on a case-by-case basis. Thus, there is no set definition either in codified statute law, case law or common law. Theoretically possession of a 1mg pill could be considered enough for trafficking, though I assure you no court would convict based on this.

Though, the focus of a trafficking charge is to show before the court that there was reasonable grounds to believe the individual intended to traffick the substance or that there was prima facie evidence of trafficking (caught them in the act.)

As far as the link provided by MP is concerned, the article deals not with a violation of law per se, but employment standards set out in the Police Services Act. He will not see criminal charges (well, the stalking would apply) though he would in all probability be fired, or if the PRP is nice enough, offer him the opportunity to resign.

And to add my affirmation(as I've done so before) use of Anabolic Steroids is not an offence. Any officer that states otherwise would be suggested to brush up on his knowledge of the Controlled Drugs and Substances act. However, an interesting thing to note that previously (to my knowledge) Anabolic Steroids were once classified as Schedule III substances prior to the current iteration of the CDSA.

Ironically, it would seem that politicians actually somewhat acknowledge that AS are not as dangerous as certain backward-politicians of our southern neighbours would lead people to believe.

Clearly your in the law field or just have one heck of a good understanding of it. That was a great read and much relief.

God Bless Canada!!!