The appellant, representing himself, brought a motion requesting state-funded counsel and state-paid transcripts for his summary conviction appeal pursuant to sections 683(1) and 684(1) of the Criminal Code.
The court assessed the appellant's financial circumstances, noting he receives a federal pension, owns a home and vacant land with significant equity, and has access to financial help from family.
Finding that the appellant has sufficient resources to pay the estimated $14,000 for counsel and transcripts, and noting the apparent weakness of the appeal, the court concluded it was not in the interests of justice to grant the requests.
The motion was dismissed and a timetable for the appeal was set.
