The appellant appealed his conviction for driving while disqualified.
He argued the trial judge erred in assessing his credibility and in finding the Crown had proven the mens rea for the offence.
The Superior Court of Justice found that the trial judge erred in relying solely on the appellant's statement to police that he knew his license was suspended but did not know why, as this was insufficient to prove the specific mens rea for the relevant suspension.
The appeal was allowed and a new trial ordered.
