The appellant appealed her convictions for assault offences arising from an incident where police responded to a disconnected 911 call at her residence.
The appellant, who was experiencing a mental health crisis, locked herself in her bedroom and subsequently attacked an officer with a knife when police entered.
The Court of Appeal rejected the argument that the police were trespassing, finding they acted reasonably under their duty to protect life.
The court allowed the appeal only to the extent of staying one count under the Kienapple principle and amending another count to particularize the use of a weapon.
