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R. v. C. (R.)

[1993] 2 SCR 226 Court SCC Decision date 1993-04-29 Docket 23126 English

PartiesHer Majesty The Queen Appellant·R.C. Respondent

Judges L'Heureux-Dubé, Claire; Gonthier, Charles Doherty; McLachlin, Beverley; Iacobucci, Frank; Major, John C.

Decision 4–1 Majority (4) · Gonthier J. (1)

On appeal from Quebec

Subjects Criminal law

Contents

Majority

English version of the judgment of the Court delivered orally by

//Gonthier J.//

Gonthier J.

Gonthier J. ‑‑ This an appeal as of right. A majority of us agree with Rothman J.A.'s dissenting reasons in the Court of Appeal. Accordingly, the appeal is allowed, the judgment of the Court of Appeal is set aside and the judgment of the Court of Quebec, Criminal Division, convicting the respondent of the counts charged is upheld, Iacobucci and Major JJ. dissenting.
Judgment accordingly.
Solicitor for the appellant: Denis Talbot, Valleyfield.
Solicitors for the respondent: Vinet & Lalonde, Salaberry‑de‑Valleyfield.