R. v. Fleurant

[1995] 4 SCR 47 Court SCC Decision date 1995-11-02 Docket 24310 English

PartiesHer Majesty The Queen Appellant·Jacques Fleurant Respondent

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

Delivered by Lamer C.J.

On appeal from Quebec

Subjects Criminal law

Contents

Lamer C.J.

Lamer C.J. ‑‑ We all share the view of Tourigny J.A. and, for the reasons she gives, we allow the appeal and restore the conviction entered by the trial judge.