The Crown sought to admit a video and audio statement given by the accused to the police following his arrest for aggravated assault.
The defence argued the statement was involuntary due to oppressive conditions, sleep deprivation, and police trickery, including the use of the Reid Technique and false evidence.
The court found that while the police officer lied to the accused about the evidence against him, the overall circumstances of the interrogation were not oppressive.
The court concluded the Crown met its heavy burden of proving beyond a reasonable doubt that the statement was voluntary and admissible.
