At a preliminary inquiry, the Crown sought to commit the two accused to stand trial for second-degree murder following a fatal stabbing during a drug transaction.
The court first ruled that the statements made by both accused to the police were voluntary, finding no oppression or improper inducements, and noting that one accused's autism did not affect his operating mind.
Applying the test for committal, the court found sufficient direct and circumstantial evidence upon which a properly instructed jury could reasonably conclude that both accused were parties to a planned robbery involving knives, making them liable for murder under s. 229(c) of the Criminal Code.
Both accused were committed to stand trial.
