Challenge
The defence raised two key Charter concerns. First, whether Mr. M’s right to consult counsel of choice had been properly respected. Second, whether misleading testimony from the arresting officer compromised his right to a fair trial.
After arriving at the station, Mr. M chose to consult with a trusted friend who was a licensed paralegal rather than a lawyer. The Crown argued that he had been given the opportunity to speak with counsel and proceeded voluntarily. More significantly, during testimony and cross-examination, the arresting officer provided contradictory statements about:
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The court determined that while Mr. M had expressed satisfaction with the advice he received before providing breath samples, the officer’s misleading testimony raised serious concerns about trial fairness.
Justice D emphasized that few actions undermine the integrity of the justice system more than misleading testimony from someone in authority.
As a result, the breathalyzer evidence was excluded. Without that key evidence, the Crown could not proceed. Mr. M was acquitted of all impaired driving charges.
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