M. v. RCMP

Client pulled over for an alleged unsafe lane change. Police searched his person and his vehicle, and seized the vehicle, a cell phone, and a quantity of cash the client used for his lawful business. Police returned the vehicle after being contacted by counsel, but refused to return the cash and cell phone. Ms. Shamess argued successfully that the police had no basis to continue detention of the cash and cell phone, and a judge ordered it returned to the client.