The accused was involved in a motor vehicle accident where he backed into the complainant's vehicle, caused damage, and drove away without leaving his name and address.
He was acquitted at trial, but the Crown appealed.
The Supreme Court of Canada held that the presumption of intent to escape civil and criminal liability under section 233(3) of the Criminal Code applies upon proof of any one of the three enumerated elements (failure to stop, failure to give name and address, or failure to offer assistance).
The Crown's appeal was allowed and the conviction was restored.
