Alexander H. Fiszauf

The appellant appealed the dismissal of his application for certiorari to review his committal for trial on first-degree murder.

He argued the preliminary inquiry judge impermissibly weighed evidence regarding specific intent, planning, and deliberation.

The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal, finding there was sufficient circumstantial evidence, including poisoning allegations and the appellant's own statements, to support the committal.

The appellant appealed his convictions for fraud and theft, arguing for the first time on appeal that the Crown prosecutor was in a conflict of interest for having previously represented him on an assault charge.

The Court of Appeal admitted fresh evidence but found no actual conflict of interest or prejudice, as the matters were independent and no relevant confidential information was used.

The court also dismissed the sentence appeal, upholding the custodial sentence due to the seriousness of the frauds committed against a charitable institution.

The appellant appealed his conviction for robbery, arguing that the verdict was unreasonable.

The appellant had admitted his involvement in the robbery to a witness with a criminal record, but the balance of the evidence confirmed the admission.

The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal, finding that the trial judge was in the best position to assess credibility and the verdict was not unreasonable.