Appeal from convictions for fraud, theft, and obstructing police dismissed; trial judge's factual findings upheld.
The appellant, an investment adviser, was convicted of fraud, theft, and obstructing a police officer after misappropriating funds from his clients.
On appeal, he argued the trial judge misapplied the reasonable doubt standard and the W.(D.) framework.
The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal, finding that the trial judge properly instructed himself, made cogent factual findings supported by the evidence, and correctly concluded that the appellant knowingly deceived his clients and made evasive statements to the investigating police officer.
