The accused was charged with eight criminal offences arising from his attempt to purchase video games using fraudulent Visa gift cards at a shopping mall.
The Crown alleged fraudulent possession of credit card data, possession of credit cards obtained by commission of an offence in Canada, assault with intent to resist arrest, failure to comply with recognizance conditions, and fraud under $5,000.
The court found the accused guilty on counts relating to fraudulent possession of credit card data, failure to comply with recognizance conditions, and fraud, but acquitted on counts relating to possession of cards obtained by commission of an offence in Canada and assault with intent to resist arrest.
The court found the arrest was lawful but that the contact with the officer during the attempted flight was accidental rather than intentional assault.
