R v Williams

R v Williams

The Crown proved beyond a reasonable doubt that Williams intentionally applied sexual and other force to AL without her consent based on AL’s credible, consistent testimony corroborated in part by contemporaneous text messages and photographs; defence explanations (self-defence/necessity/innocent mind) did not raise a reasonable doubt, so Williams is guilty of sexual assault and findings of guilt on related counts are recorded.

Citation
2025 NSPC 41
Parties
Crown: His Majesty the King; Accused: Calder Brandon Richard Williams
Court
Nova Scotia Provincial Court
Jurisdiction
Canada
Judgment Date
26 November 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Adjudication Following Trial/decision
Outcome
Guilty on sexual assault (case 8920951); findings of guilt recorded on case 8920950 (assault, s.266(b)), case 8920957 (threats to burn property, s.264.1(1)(b)), and case 8920959 (breach of probation, s.733.1); remaining counts dismissed for want of prosecution.
Legal Topics
Sexual Assault, Consent, Self Defence, Authentication of Electronic Evidence, Credibility Assessment, Breach of Probation, Publication Ban
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Sexual Offences Assault Domestic Violence Evidence Law Sexual Assault Consent Self Defence +4 more

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Parties

His Majesty the King

Crown

Calder Brandon Richard Williams

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Adjudication Following Trial/decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Crown proved sexual assault contrary to s.271 beyond a reasonable doubt
  2. 2 Whether the complainant's evidence was credible and reliable
  3. 3 Admissibility and probative use of text-message exhibits

Ratio Decidendi

The Crown proved beyond a reasonable doubt that Williams intentionally applied sexual and other force to AL without her consent based on AL’s credible, consistent testimony corroborated in part by contemporaneous text messages and photographs; defence explanations (self-defence/necessity/innocent mind) did not raise a reasonable doubt, so Williams is guilty of sexual assault and findings of guilt on related counts are recorded.

Court Disposition

Guilty on sexual assault (case 8920951); findings of guilt recorded on case 8920950 (assault, s.266(b)), case 8920957 (threats to burn property, s.264.1(1)(b)), and case 8920959 (breach of probation, s.733.1); remaining counts dismissed for want of prosecution.

Orders

  • Publication ban under Criminal Code s.486.4 prohibiting publication of information that could identify the complainant
  • Record findings of guilt on dockets 8920951, 8920950, 8920957, 8920959