Notable Cases

October 6, 2026

The Appellant was convicted after trial for sexual interference involving a 9 year old student. The Appellant retained Mr. Royer for the appeal. The first step in the appeal process is for bail pending appeal Nature of Argument The requirements for bail pending a conviction are that the Appellant show on a balance that the… Continue reading v. A 2026 ABCA 317

January 28, 2025

The Recipient was found in an intersection in Edmonton in a car. The officer issued the Recipient an immediate roadside sanction believing he was impaired. Nature of Argument. The Recipient was not issued the written advice of his right to a roadside appeal, and he was unaware of that right. Counsel argued the officer only… Continue reading (Re) 2025 ABSRA 203

December 20, 2024

The accused was in a consensual transactional sexual relationship with a female above the age of consent (16), but below the age of 18. During the relationship the female would send the accused images of herself. The relationship was discovered by a parent and police investigated ultimately charging the accused with possession of child pornography.… Continue reading v. A. 2024 ABCJ 242

November 25, 2024

The issuing officer of the license suspension observed the Recipient driving with a burnt-out taillight and using his cell phone while driving. Police attempted to conduct a traffic stop for an extended period. The officers noted several indicia of impairment while speaking to the Recipient and therefore arrested the Recipient for impaired operation. The Recipient… Continue reading (Re), 2024 ABSRA 3114 (CanLII)

March 18, 2024

The Applicant was issued an immediate roadside sanction after being deemed to be driving impaired by alcohol. The Applicant testified he was advised that he could participate in a roadside appeal by providing a breath sample. He maintained he was not impaired. He made 10 failed attempts at providing a breath sample. Nature of Argument… Continue reading (Re) G., 2024 ABSRA 530

February 6, 2024

The Recipient of a roadside suspension was found at 4 am slumped over his steering wheel. The officer issued a immediate roadside sanction after the Recipient provided a breath sample failure after his 15th attempt. The sample provided showed he had alcohol in his body beyond the legal limit. The Recipient requested a roadside breath… Continue reading (Re) S. 2024 ABSRA 310