The appellant sought leave to appeal his convictions for criminal harassment and uttering threats, arguing violations of his s. 11(b) Charter rights, ineffective assistance of counsel, and trial judge errors.
On the day of trial, the appellant appeared without his lawyer, refused substitute counsel, and elected to proceed unrepresented without bringing a s. 11(b) application despite the trial judge's warnings and offer of an adjournment.
The Court of Appeal granted leave only on the s. 11(b) issue but dismissed the appeal, finding the appellant had received legal advice, was aware of his options, and chose to proceed despite warnings.
