The client was charged with Possession of a Restricted Weapon to wit: a handgun. The accused was directed by a Police Officer to stop as he walked down the street. The accused then ran and was tackled by the Police Officer who arrested him, conducted a physical search and located the handgun. After a trial, the Judge agreed the Search was Unreasonable and excluded the evidence of the handgun resulting in the charges being dismissed. – NOT GUILTY
Weapons Offences
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R. vs. H.
R. vs. H.
The client was charged with Possession of a Restricted Weapon to wit: a handgun. The accused was directed by a Police Officer to stop as he walked down the street. The accused then ran and was tackled by the Police Officer who arrested him, conducted a physical search and located the handgun. After a trial, the Judge agreed the Search was Unreasonable and excluded the evidence of the handgun resulting in the Charges being Dismissed. – NOT GUILTY