Legal Question in Criminal Law in Canada
Can a police/detective investigator put drug or substances or pharmaceuticals in a
Suspect food to help with their investigation ?
Asked on 10/01/18, 10:42 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Joshua Rogala
Joshua Rogala | Winnipeg Criminal Defence Lawyer
No. There is no lawful authority under the common law or any legislation which empowers a police officer to lace someones food during an investigation. Doing so would be an assault with a weapon.
Answered on 10/02/18, 8:29 am
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