Court of Appeal for Ontario

Date: 2019-07-15 Docket: C65988

Judges: Rouleau, Tulloch and Fairburn JJ.A.

Between

Her Majesty the Queen Respondent

and

Bradley Steven Young Appellant

Counsel

Bradley Steven Young, in person

Andreea Baiasu, for the respondent

Hearing and Appeal

Heard: July 10, 2019

On appeal from: The conviction entered on August 7, 2018 by Justice Moore of the Ontario Court of Justice.

Appeal Book Endorsement

[1] This is an appeal from a judge alone trial. The judge gave extensive and thorough reasons. In particular, she addressed in some detail the issues raised on appeal. This case came down to an assessment of credibility.

[2] The appellant has pointed to no error in the trial judge's approach, including in her rejection of the suggestion of collusion by Crown witness. While the appellant objects to a Crown witness having created notes subsequent to the events, those notes were used for no improper purpose. The witness testified from her present recollection, the trial judge was alive to the issue and specifically addressed alleged inconsistencies.

[3] The appellant also objects to the fact he was denied a legal aid certificate and had to proceed without counsel at trial. He has not demonstrated any unfairness in his trial.

[4] The appeal from conviction is dismissed.