The CCLA appeared before the Supreme Court today in R. v. Carignan. The CCLA submitted that under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, an accused person should be able to challenge the legality of a warrantless arrest that was not necessary to confirm their identity, secure evidence, prevent another offence, or to ensure court attendance, which are pre-requisites under s. 495(2) of the Criminal Code to make a warrantless arrest for many criminal offences.
You can read our factum here.
The CCLA thanks Matthew Gourlay and Tara Boghosian of HHR LLP for their excellent pro bono representation in this matter.
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