The appellant appealed his conviction and sentence for dangerous driving, arguing he received ineffective assistance of counsel because his trial lawyer advised him to testify, resulting in a virtual confession.
The Court of Appeal dismissed the conviction appeal, finding that trial counsel's advice was a reasonable exercise of judgment given the formidable Crown case, and was a strategic attempt to show the conduct fell short of the 'marked departure' standard.
The sentence appeal was also dismissed as the court found no basis to interfere.
