Jennifer Budgell

The accused, charged with serious firearms and drug trafficking offences, sought a bail review after being denied bail.

The court found that a newly proposed supervision plan, which included house arrest, three sureties pledging significant funds, and an ankle monitor, constituted a material change in circumstances.

Balancing the tertiary ground factors, the court concluded that the strict release plan was sufficient to maintain confidence in the administration of justice and granted bail.

The accused applied for judicial interim release.

The court considered the secondary ground under the Criminal Code and concluded detention remained necessary due to risks to public safety and to the accused.

The alleged offences arose in the context of ongoing gang violence and an investigation that remained active with suspects still at large.

The proposed surety, the accused’s grandmother, was found unable to adequately control the accused’s movements or mitigate the risk of violence or interference with the administration of justice.

Bail was denied.