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SCC Decision: April 17, 2008

Thu, 2008-04-17 09:22 — Andrew Pilliar
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SCC summaries by Andrew Pilliar [1]
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Criminal evidence [2]

R. v. Gibson, 2008 SCC 16
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(Criminal law / Evidence / Breathalyzer test)
G and another, M, were charged after failing a breathalyzer test.  At their trials, G and M testified that based on their pattern of drinking, their blood alcohol concentration (BAC) was not over the legal limit when driving.  Expert evidence suggested a range for their respective BACs which "straddled" the legal limit.  G's acquittal was overturned on appeal, and M was convicted.  The Court dismissed both appeals, essentially finding that the expert evidence and drinking pattern evidence did not necessitate acquittals.  However, the Court diverged on the reasons for this ruling.
Majority/Concurring/Dissent: 4/3/2

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