The accused was the victim of a drive-by shooting and sought refuge in his uncle's vehicle.
Police responded to a 911 call and administered first aid in a public parking lot.
The uncle informed police that the accused had brought a bag into the vehicle, which police searched and found to contain a loaded handgun and significant quantities of fentanyl, cocaine, and oxycodone.
The accused challenged the admissibility of the evidence, alleging violations of his rights under ss. 7, 8, 9, and 10(b) of the Charter.
The court dismissed the Charter applications, finding the police acted properly as first responders and the accused lacked standing to challenge the search.
On the trial proper, the court rejected the accused's testimony and found him guilty of all drug and firearm offences based on circumstantial evidence establishing knowledge and control.
