Categorical rejection of an accused's request for an interpreter constitutes an error of law.
The appellant appealed his conviction for theft, arguing that his request for an interpreter at trial was improperly denied.
The Supreme Court of Canada held that the categorical rejection of the appellant's request for an interpreter amounted to an error of law.
The appeal was allowed, the judgment of the Court of Appeal was set aside, and a new trial was ordered.
Appeal from dismissal of habeas corpus application regarding consecutive execution of warrants of committal dismissed.
The appellant was ordered to pay a fine or serve a three-month term of imprisonment.
A warrant of committal was issued and executed after he had already served terms of imprisonment pursuant to other warrants.
The appellant applied for a writ of habeas corpus, arguing that executing warrants in succession illegally made concurrent sentences consecutive.
The Superior Court and Court of Appeal dismissed the application relying on s. 649(4) of the Criminal Code.
The Supreme Court of Canada dismissed the appeal for the reasons stated by the Court of Appeal.
