Court File and Parties
Ontario Court of Justice
Between:
Regional Municipality of York Respondent
— And —
Mohammad Sadat Appellant
Provincial Offence Appeals
Before: Justice J.F. Kenkel
Heard: February 10, 2017
Reasons Released: February 10, 2017
Counsel:
- Ms. Volga Pankou, counsel for the Respondent
- Mr. Mohammad Sadat, Appellant appearing on his own behalf
Decision
1Mr. Sadat appeals his conviction on the basis that his trial was unfair. He's right. The Justice of the Peace cut off his cross-examination of the officer after one question, before the witness answered the second question Mr. Sadat had asked about photographs of the scene.
2The appeal is allowed and a new trial is ordered.
Appeal and Ruling: February 10, 2017
Justice J.F. Kenkel