The accused was charged with impaired driving, driving with excess blood alcohol, and obstructing police after a brief pursuit and physical struggle during his arrest.
The accused brought Charter applications alleging excessive use of force and denial of access to counsel of choice.
The court dismissed the Charter applications, finding the police use of force was justified and the accused was given reasonable options to contact counsel.
The accused was found guilty of obstructing police and driving with excess blood alcohol, but not guilty of impaired driving due to insufficient evidence of impairment.
