R. c. Kabasele

R. c. Kabasele

Appeal dismissed: the convictions stand because the elevator and apartment incidents were distinct with sufficient evidence (including video) supporting the elevator conviction; the s.11(b) delay claim fails because much delay was caused by the accused and no timely Charter objection was made; the 12‑month sentence...

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Citation
2023 ONCA 252
Parties
Respondent: Sa Majesté le Roi; Appellant: Chance Kabasele
Court
Court of Appeal for Ontario
Jurisdiction
Canada
Judgment Date
13 April 2023
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal From Conviction and Sentence (ontario Court of Appeal)
Outcome
Appeal against conviction dismissed; application for leave to appeal sentence granted; appeal against sentence dismissed.
Legal Topics
Sexual Assault, Sequestration/forcible Confinement, Incompatible Verdicts, Single Transaction Rule, Charter S.11(b) Unreasonable Delay, Sentencing, Collateral Immigration Consequences, Publication Ban (s.486.4)
Source Language
fr
Criminal Law Constitutional Law Immigration Law Evidence Law Sexual Assault Sequestration/forcible Confinement Incompatible Verdicts Single Transaction Rule +4 more

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Parties

Sa Majesté le Roi

Respondent

Chance Kabasele

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal From Conviction and Sentence (ontario Court of Appeal)

  1. 1 Whether verdicts were incompatible or there was insufficient evidence for conviction
  2. 2 Whether appellant's s.11(b) right to trial within a reasonable time was breached
  3. 3 Whether the 12‑month sentence was manifestly unfit because of collateral immigration consequences

Ratio Decidendi

Appeal dismissed: the convictions stand because the elevator and apartment incidents were distinct with sufficient evidence (including video) supporting the elevator conviction; the s.11(b) delay claim fails because much delay was caused by the accused and no timely Charter objection was made; the 12‑month sentence is not manifestly unfit and cannot be reduced merely to avoid collateral immigration consequences.

Court Disposition

Appeal against conviction dismissed; application for leave to appeal sentence granted; appeal against sentence dismissed.

Orders

  • Convictions and sentence affirmed
  • Application for leave to appeal sentence granted but appeal of sentence dismissed