The decision addresses the admissibility of utterances made by the accused, M.D., to police at the time of his arrest, in the context of a 7-count indictment involving intimate partner violence and firearms offences.
The court considers whether the statements were voluntary and whether the accused’s Charter rights to counsel and silence were breached.
After reviewing the evidence and credibility of the witnesses, the court finds that the accused was properly informed of his rights, that his statements were voluntary, and that there was no improper inducement, oppression, or police trickery.
The accused’s Charter application is dismissed, and the utterances are ruled admissible.
