R. v. Erickson (D.P.), [2002] B.C.T.C. 785 (SC)
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Temp. Cite: [2002] B.C.T.C. TBEd. AU.035
Her Majesty the Queen v. Darren Patrick Erickson
(21294-2; 2002 BCSC 785)
Indexed As: R. v. Erickson (D.P.)
British Columbia Supreme Court
Cranbrook
Melnick, J.
June 25, 2002.
Summary:
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Civil Rights – Topic 1604
Property – Search warrants – Validity of – See paragraphs 1 to 30.
Civil Rights – Topic 1646
Property – Search and seizure – Unreasonable search and seizure defined – See paragraphs 1 to 30.
Civil Rights – Topic 1650
Property – Search and seizure – Warrantless search and seizure – Plain view doctrine – See paragraphs 1 to 30.
Cases Noticed:
R. v. Garofoli et al., [1990] 2 S.C.R. 1421; 116 N.R. 241; 43 O.A.C. 1; 36 Q.A.C. 161; 60 C.C.C.(3d) 161; 80 C.R.(3d) 317; 50 C.R.R. 206, refd to. [para. 2].
R. v. Grant (D.), [1993] 3 S.C.R. 223; 159 N.R. 161; 35 B.C.A.C. 1; 57 W.A.C. 1; 84 C.C.C.(3d) 173; 24 C.R.(4th) 1, refd to. [para. 2].
R. v. McNabb (F.) (1997), 86 B.C.A.C. 93; 142 W.A.C. 93 (C.A.), refd to. [para. 3].
R. v. Kokesch, [1990] 3 S.C.R. 3; 121 N.R. 161; 61 C.C.C.(3d) 207; 1 C.R.(4th) 62; [1991] 1 W.W.R. 193; 51 B.C.L.R.(2d) 157; 50 C.R.R. 285, refd to. [para. 27].
Counsel:
R.G. Young, for the Crown;
B. Blakley, for the accused.
This voir dire was heard on June 7, 2002, before Melnick, J., of the British Columbia Supreme Court, who delivered the following decision on June 25, 2002.
Please note: The following judgment has not been edited.
