Candice Suter

The appellant appealed his conviction and sentence, arguing the trial judge failed to fairly put the defence's position to the jury and erred in instructing the jury regarding the complainant's past criminal lifestyle.

The Court of Appeal dismissed the conviction appeal, finding the trial judge's charge and recharge adequately addressed the defence theory and any concerns about the complainant's lifestyle.

The sentence appeal was also dismissed, with the court finding the sentence fit.

The appellant appealed his conviction and sentence, arguing the trial judge erred in assessing the complainant's credibility and in refusing to allow him to show his arms to demonstrate he had no tattoos.

The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal, finding the trial judge fully appreciated the evidence, acknowledged the complainant's lies, and gave adequate reasons for accepting her testimony.

The court also held that the ruling on demonstrative evidence was a matter of the trial judge's discretion.