The accused was charged with operating a motor vehicle while disqualified from doing so contrary to section 549(5) of the Criminal Code.
The accused had been convicted of refusing to provide a breath sample in 2011 and was subject to driving restrictions including an ignition interlock requirement under the Highway Traffic Act.
The accused operated a dump truck without the required interlock device installed.
The defence conceded the Crown proved the actus reus but argued the Crown had not proven mens rea, claiming the accused was unaware of the interlock requirement over a year after his conviction.
The court found the Crown proved the charge beyond a reasonable doubt and entered a finding of guilt.
