The appellant appealed his conviction for fourteen sexual offences involving eight complainants at group homes where he worked.
The Crown's case relied heavily on a confession the appellant gave to police while he was a voluntary psychiatric patient suffering from depression.
The appellant argued his s. 10(b) Charter right to counsel was violated because the police did not obtain a clear waiver after he gave an equivocal response about wanting a lawyer.
The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal, finding the appellant understood his rights and had a reasonable opportunity to exercise them, and the police were not required to do more in the circumstances.
