The accused was charged with attempted robbery, forcible confinement, assault, and weapons offences after a dispute over escort services.
The accused paid $300 for services but, feeling he was deceived by a 'bait and switch', demanded his money back while waving an imitation firearm (a BB gun).
The court found the evidence of the principal witnesses unreliable and acquitted the accused of attempted robbery and forcible confinement.
However, the court found the accused guilty of the lesser included offence of constructive assault with an imitation firearm, as well as failing to comply with a bail condition prohibiting weapons possession.
