R. v. Adams

2005 BCCA 580 R. v. Adams

COURT OF APPEAL FOR BRITISH COLUMBIA Citation: R. v. Adams, 2005 BCCA 580 Date: 20051125 Docket: CA33518 Between: Regina Respondent And Neil Vernon Adams Appellant

BAIL HEARING UNDER SECTION 680(1) OF THE CRIMINAL CODE Before: The Honourable Chief Justice Finch (In Chambers) J.O. Richardson Counsel for the Appellant E. Z. Poll Counsel for the Respondent Written Submissions Received: November 17, 2005 and November 23, 2005 Place and Date of Judgment: Vancouver, British Columbia November 25, 2005 Reasons for Judgment of the Honourable Chief Justice Finch: [1] Mr. Adams applies under s. 680(1) of the Criminal Code for a direction that the order of the British Columbia Supreme Court pronounced 26 September 2005 terminating his release on bail pending trial, be reviewed by this Court. [2] I have read and considered the written submissions of counsel, and the transcript of the bail review proceedings. [3] Applying the low threshold test for a direction under s. 680(1), I have come to the view that a Division of the Court, applying the law, could conclude that the appeal should be allowed. [4] Accordingly, I direct that the order be reviewed by this Court. "The Honourable Chief Justice Finch"