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R. v. Imbeault

[1993] 2 SCR 51 Court SCC Decision date 1993-04-08 Docket 23087 English

PartiesNormand Lassonde Appellant·Her Majesty the Queen Respondent

Judges Lamer, Antonio; L'Heureux-Dubé, Claire; Sopinka, John; Cory, Peter deCarteret; McLachlin, Beverley

Delivered by Majority

On appeal from Quebec

Subjects Criminal law

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English version of the judgment delivered by

The Court -- We agree with the Court of Appeal's conclusion that there is admissible evidence pertaining to all the elements of the offence which, if accepted by a jury properly instructed and acting reasonably, would justify a verdict of guilty. Accordingly, the trial judge erred in granting the motion for a directed verdict. The appeal is therefore dismissed.
Appeal dismissed.
Solicitor for the appellant: Jean‑René Maranda, Montréal.
Solicitor for the respondent: Michel St‑Cyr, Montréal.