Dragana Rakic

The Crown appealed the acquittal of the respondent for second-degree murder, arguing the trial judge made errors of law in evaluating evidence, specifically regarding witness testimony, a formal admission about a substance trail, and speculation about blood evidence.

The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal, finding no legal errors in the trial judge's analysis and reiterating that appellate review on a Crown appeal is limited to questions of law, not the reasonableness of an acquittal or reweighing of evidence.

The appellant appealed a decision of a Reference Judge upholding the Chief Firearms Officer's refusal to renew his firearms licence.

The refusal was based on three past incidents of alleged domestic violence that resulted in criminal charges, which were ultimately withdrawn but led to two peace bonds.

The appellant argued the Firearms Officer unreasonably relied on unsworn police reports and withdrawn charges.

The Superior Court of Justice dismissed the appeal, finding that the Firearms Officer reasonably considered the cumulative effect of the incidents and peace bonds in determining that issuing the licence was not in the interests of public safety.