Supreme Court

Decision Information

R v F.G.

Court Supreme Court
Date 1998-07-10
File numbers CR 03620
Judge(s) Schuler
Publication ban Ban on publication of complainant / witness pursuant to section 517 of the Criminal Code
Location Yellowknife
Cases and statutes considered Cases considered:
R. v. Carter (1982), 67 CCC (2d) 568
R. v. Pelletier and Poirier, (Que SC, August 28, 1997)
R. v. Pearson (1992), 17 CR (4th) 1 (SCC)
R. v. McAuley, [1993] OJ No. 3101 (Ont. Gen Div)

Statutes considered:
Criminal Code, R.S.C. 1985, c. C-46, s. 515
Criminal Code, R.S.C. 1985, c. C-46, s. 465(1)(c)
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Decision information:

Summary: Accused appealing decision of a Justice of the Peace to have him detained in custody pending his trial - Reason for the decision was the protection of public safety - Evidence which suggested that the Accused was a member of a criminal organization - Record included offences involving a firearm - Lack of employment history. Court concluded that the Justice of the Peace did not err in holding that there was a substantial likelihood that, if released, the Accused would commit a criminal offence or interfere with the administration of justice.
Abstract: Ruling on bail review application under s. 520 of the Criminal Code
Decision: Appeal dismissed, order for detention to remain in place
Subjects: Criminal law - Drug offences - Trafficking
Criminal law - Release from custody

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