R. v. Gagnon

[1996] 1 SCR 185 Court SCC Decision date 1996-02-21 Docket 23597 English

PartiesJean‑Denis Gagnon Appellant·Her Majesty The Queen Respondent

Judges Lamer, Antonio; La Forest, Gérard V.; L'Heureux-Dubé, Claire; Sopinka, John; Gonthier, Charles Doherty; Cory, Peter deCarteret; Iacobucci, Frank

Delivered by Lamer C.J.

On appeal from Quebec

Subjects Criminal law

Contents

Lamer C.J.

Lamer C.J. ‑‑ In view of the fresh evidence before the Court, the only possible conclusion is that a new trial should be ordered, and a new trial is ordered. The appeal is allowed.