Ms. E. Pancer

This preliminary inquiry addressed an attempted murder charge against Tajaun Greaves.

The Crown's case relied on circumstantial evidence, primarily security camera footage and police officer beliefs regarding identity, which the defence challenged as inadmissible hearsay.

The court found that the cumulative effect of the evidence was insufficient to prove identity beyond a reasonable doubt, particularly regarding the reliability of officer opinions based on RICI photos and the poor quality of some video stills.

Consequently, the accused was discharged on the attempted murder count.

The accused was convicted of multiple firearms and drug offences, including selling firearms to an undercover officer and possessing significant quantities of fentanyl and crack cocaine for the purpose of trafficking.

The court emphasized denunciation and deterrence, noting the danger of guns and fentanyl in the community.

Applying the principle of totality, the court imposed a global sentence of 11 years' imprisonment, less credit for pre-sentence custody and strict bail, resulting in 10 years and 140 days remaining to be served.