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R. v. Steeves

[1993] 1 SCR 1136 Court SCC Decision date 1993-03-31 Docket 23073 English

PartiesHer Majesty the Queen Appellant·Robert Gordon Steeves Respondent

Judges Lamer, Antonio; Gonthier, Charles Doherty; McLachlin, Beverley; Iacobucci, Frank; Major, John C.

Decision 4–1 Fraser J. (4) · Lamer C.J. (1)

On appeal from Alberta

Subjects Criminal law

Contents

Fraser J.

The judgment of the Court was delivered orally by

Lamer C.J.

Lamer C.J. ‑‑ We are in agreement with the reasons of Fraser J.A. (as she then was). The appeal is allowed. The order of the Court of Appeal of Alberta is quashed. The conviction for manslaughter is restored, as is the conditional stay of proceedings as to the charge of aggravated assault.
Judgment accordingly.
Solicitor for the appellant: Earl C. Wilson, Calgary.
Solicitors for the respondent: Lord & Russell, Calgary.