The accused was charged with two counts of dangerous driving causing death arising from a motor vehicle collision on October 31, 2008, in which two passengers died.
The defence brought a Charter application seeking a stay of proceedings under s. 7 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, arguing that proceeding to trial would violate the accused's right to security of the person due to catastrophic physical injuries and severe psychological trauma.
The Crown opposed the application, citing the seriousness of the charges and public interest in prosecution.
The court granted the stay, finding that the accused suffered irreparable harm to her health and could not meaningfully participate in her own defence.
