On a voir dire during a criminal trial, the court considered whether the accused's videotaped police statement was voluntary and admissible.
The defence argued the interviewing officer should have re-cautioned the accused before taking the statement, while the Crown relied on earlier cautions, access to duty counsel, and the accused's appearance in WASH court.
After reviewing the video, the court found the accused had an operating mind, understood the jeopardy of speaking to police, and was not subjected to threats or inducements.
The statement was ruled voluntary and admitted.
