The accused was charged with two counts of possession of counterfeit marks (Canadian citizenship cards and social insurance number cards), one count of possession of property obtained by crime (licence plates), and four counts of fraud over $5,000.
The accused brought Charter applications challenging the lawfulness of his detention, the search of his vehicle, and a strip search conducted at the police station.
The court dismissed all Charter applications and found the accused guilty on counts relating to possession of counterfeit marks, possession of property obtained by crime, and fraud in relation to certain bank accounts.
The accused was acquitted on one fraud count.
