Territorial Court

Decision Information

R v Lafferty

Court Territorial Court
Date 1999-03-25
Judge(s) Bourassa
Location Yellowknife
Cases and statutes considered Statutes considered:
Criminal Code, R.S.C. 1985, c. C-46, s. 249 ( 1 )
Criminal Code, R.S.C. 1985, c. C-46, s. 264.1 ( 1 ) ( a )
Criminal Code, R.S.C. 1985, c. C-46, s. 266 ( 1 ) ( a )
Criminal Code, R.S.C. 1985, c. C-46, s. 430 ( 4 ) ( a )
Decision information:

Abstract: Transcript of ruling on accused's wish to change counsel and begin new trial due to falling out with counsel -- Accused's right to full answer and defence not compromised by changing counsel mid-trial
Decision: No mistrial or re-trial of proceedings
Subjects: Criminal law - Trial - Full answer and defence
Civil liberties and human rights - Legal rights - Right to counsel

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