R. v. Lee

The judge rejected the accused's evidence as inherently inconsistent, implausible and strategically tailored, found the complainant credible and reliable, applied W.(D.) principles and concluded that the complainant's accepted evidence alone proved each element of sexual assault beyond a reasonable doubt, warranting a conviction.

Citation: 2018 BCSC 2338
Parties: Crown: Regina; Accused: Allen Harry Lee; Complainant: K.C.
Court: Supreme Court of British Columbia
Jurisdiction: Canada
Judgment Date: 15 June 2018
Procedural Posture: Criminal Sexual Assault / Trial Judgment (guilty)
Outcome: Guilty of sexual assault
Legal Topics: Sexual Assault, Credibility Assessment, W.(d.) Framework, Publication Ban
Source Language: English

Criminal Law Sexual Offences Evidence Sexual Assault Credibility Assessment W.(d.) Framework Publication Ban

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Parties

Regina

Crown

Allen Harry Lee

Accused

K.C.

Complainant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Sexual Assault / Trial Judgment (guilty)

Legal Issues

1 Whether the Crown proved sexual assault beyond a reasonable doubt
2 Credibility assessment of complainant versus accused
3 Application of R. v. W.(D.) framework in a single‑witness credibility contest

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Guilty of sexual assault

Orders

Found guilty of sexual assault as charged
Publication ban imposed under ss. 486.4(2) and 486.4(2.2) of the Criminal Code restricting publication, broadcasting or transmission of evidence identifying the complainant under 18; ban applies indefinitely unless otherwise ordered