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SA was stopped by police while driving in York Region. The police allege that they could smell marijuana emanating from his vehicle. Police removed accused from vehicle and found a small quantity of marijuana and $12,000 in cash. SA was charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking and Proceeds of Crime. SA retained John Navarrete. Mr. Navarrete reviewed disclosure and conducted a Crown Pretrial with the Federal Crown. Mr. Navarrete advised the Crown of recent case law involving police stops and the problems with relying on the “smell test”. In addition, Mr. Navarrete provided case law on how the amount of marijuana seized could be used for personal use despite its quantity. The Federal Crown withdrew the charges against SA. Mr. Navarrete also assisted SA in reacquiring the funds that had been seized by police.