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R. v. Vernelus
  • Facts: Mikerlson Vernelus was convicted for possession of a loaded restricted firearm found in his bag in a car, also containing two other individuals.
  • Issue: Appeal challenged the reasonableness of the conviction, questioning the credibility of Vernelus's denial of knowledge about the firearm in his bag.
  • Ruling: The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal, upholding the trial judge's conclusion that the evidence excluded all reasonable alternatives to guilt.
  • Outcome: Convictions for possession of a loaded restricted firearm and failure to comply with a recognizance condition were affirmed. No amount awarded, as it was a criminal case.
Mikerlson Vernelus
Law Firm / Organization
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His Majesty The King
Law Firm / Organization
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Supreme Court of Canada
40072
Criminal law
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