The appellant appealed his conviction and eight-year sentence for cocaine importation.
He argued that his s. 11(b) Charter rights were violated, that the Crown's cross-examination and closing address were improper, and that the trial judge erred in discharging a juror.
The Court of Appeal dismissed the conviction appeal, finding that the trial judge's interventions cured any potential prejudice from the Crown's conduct and that the s. 11(b) delay was not unreasonable.
The sentence appeal was also dismissed, as the eight-year sentence was within the appropriate range for a sophisticated courier.
