The accused was charged with robbery with a firearm, pointing a firearm, unauthorized possession of a firearm, and breaching probation and prohibition orders.
The victim testified that the accused and an accomplice entered an apartment, put a gun in his mouth, held a knife to his throat, and stole his money and shoes.
A key witness recanted her prior statements, prompting a successful KGB application by the Crown.
The court found the victim's testimony credible and, relying on R. v. Charbonneau, concluded the unrecovered weapon was a real firearm.
The accused was found guilty on all counts.
