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The court dismissed the accused's application to strike his guilty plea, finding it was informed and voluntary.
The accused applied to strike his guilty plea to impaired driving following an incident in which he drove through a red light at high speed and collided with a TTC bus.
The accused argued his plea was involuntary because he was unable to obtain an adjournment to secure a witness he believed would assist the defence.
The court found the plea was valid, informed, and voluntary.
The accused had received written instructions, conducted a proper plea inquiry on the record, and admitted the facts as alleged by the Crown.
The court dismissed the application and proceeded to sentencing.
