Law360 Canada (December 17, 2020, 6:18 AM EST) -- Appeal by the accused from conviction for possession of anabolic steroids and cocaine for the purpose of trafficking and possession of the proceeds of crime. This case emerged from a large organized crime investigation but resulted in a straightforward possession and proceeds of crime trial against the appellant. Police discovered large quantities of steroids in the appellant’s home and a canister containing cocaine buried 100 metres behind the home. Throughout the trial, the Crown repeatedly tendered evidence suggesting that the appellant was associated with the Hells Angels. Two officers provided detailed testimony about the surveillance of the appellant at a meeting with a known member of the Hells Angels. Throughout the trial, it was insinuated the appellant was a target of a broad police investigation into bikers and organized crime. The appellant argued that the cumulative effect of the Hells Angels evidence rendered his trial unfair and that the trial judge erred in admitting and then failing to contain prejudicial bad character evidence related to his apparent association with the Hells Angels motorcycle club. He also argued that certain intercepted communications relied upon by the Crown constituted bad character evidence that portrayed him as someone who was well-versed in the intricacies of the drug world and the criminal justice system....