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September 29, 2005

Importance of cross-examination by defense counsel emphasized by acquittal in assault case.

In R. v. P.S. and A. the accused were charged with assaulting a Peace Officer. They were alleged to have thrown a glass at an RCMP officer resulting in the glass "exploding" in the officer's face. After cross-examination of the officers at the scene, Judge Jardine found that the Crown had failed to prove its case against the accused beyond a reasonable doubt and they were found not guilty.

Posted by BCCLB at September 29, 2005 06:11 PM