The appellant appealed his summary convictions for obstructing police and operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration over 80 mg.
He argued that the trial judge erred by summarily dismissing his Charter application and providing insufficient reasons.
The Summary Conviction Appeal Court dismissed the appeal, finding that the trial judge's reasons were legally and factually sufficient given the uncontroversial evidence, the lack of submissions from defence counsel on the Charter issues, and the clear factual basis that the appellant was not detained prior to his arrest for obstruction.
