The accused was charged with obstructing a peace officer by providing false identification, failing to comply with recognizance conditions, failing to attend court, possession of cannabis, and having liquor in an open container.
The central issue was whether the vehicle stop was lawful and whether Charter rights were violated.
The court found that the vehicle was stopped solely because it was a rental vehicle, with no traffic violation or other lawful basis for the stop.
The court determined that the accused, as a passenger, was subject to an unlawful detention and seizure without reasonable cause.
The court excluded all evidence and utterances pursuant to section 24(2) of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms due to serious Charter breaches, and acquitted the accused on all charges.