The Queen v. Grant
Supreme Court of Canada
2009 SCC 32 (2009)
- Written by Arlyn Katen, JD
Facts
Police questioned Grant (defendant) about his identity and asked whether he “had anything he shouldn’t” have. Based on Grant’s statements, police seized a gun from Grant. Police conceded at trial that they did not have any legal grounds or reasonable suspicion to detain Grant. Grant was convicted of firearms trafficking, and he appealed, challenging the admission of the gun under Canada’s Charter’s exclusionary rule (s. 24).
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (McLachlin, C.J.)
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