The appellant was convicted of breaking and entering and possession of stolen property after a trial by judge and jury.
He appealed on the grounds that the trial judge erred in proceeding while he was unrepresented and in not offering sufficient assistance.
The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal.
The Supreme Court of Canada dismissed the further appeal, holding that the trial judge's refusal to grant a further adjournment was a discretionary decision and no error of law was established.
