James A. Ermacora

The appellant appealed his convictions for trafficking cocaine, possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, and possession of proceeds of trafficking.

The Crown conceded that the appeal regarding the proceeds of trafficking should be allowed, and an acquittal was entered on that count.

On the remaining counts, the appellant argued the trial judge erred in assessing police identification evidence, including a 'drive-by' identification.

The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal, finding the trial judge did not err in law, did not give improper weight to the police officers' evidence, and properly relied on substantial corroborating evidence.

The appellant appealed the sentence imposed for offences that terrorized his former wife and others, arguing for a conditional sentence.

The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal, finding that a conditional sentence was inappropriate given the seriousness of the offences and the appellant's disregard for court orders.

The sentence was held not to be manifestly unfit.