The self-represented appellant appealed his summary conviction for assaulting his common-law spouse.
He argued the trial judge ignored inconsistencies in the complainant's evidence, denied defence witnesses the opportunity to speak, and rendered an unreasonable verdict.
The Summary Conviction Appeal Court reviewed the trial record and found no merit in the grounds of appeal.
The court held that the trial judge properly assessed credibility, managed the self-represented accused fairly, and reached factual conclusions that were supported by the evidence.
The appeal was dismissed.
