The applicant sought release from custody pending appeal of his convictions for engaging in an unfair practice contrary to the Consumer Protection Act and carrying on business as a motor vehicle dealer without registration contrary to the Motor Vehicle Dealers Act.
The applicant was sentenced to consecutive jail terms totalling approximately 15 months.
The court applied the three-pronged test for release pending appeal: whether the appeal is frivolous, whether the applicant would surrender into custody, and whether detention is necessary in the public interest.
The court found the grounds of appeal were not viable, the applicant presented a flight risk given his history of using aliases and false documents, and detention was necessary in the public interest given the applicant's pattern of repeated offences and lack of diligence in pursuing the appeal.
