The appellant appealed his conviction, arguing that the trial judge erred in his charge to the jury regarding unsavoury witnesses, the theory of the defence, and in responding to a jury request for transcripts.
The Supreme Court of Canada dismissed the appeal, finding that the trial judge's instructions complied with the Vetrovec requirements, adequately set forth the defence theory, and properly handled the jury's request for transcripts by inviting them to return if they needed further assistance after commencing deliberations.
