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28 Oct 2010

Criminal law 2010 BCSC 2022

R. v. El Amine

Court: Supreme Court of British Columbia

The court acquitted the accused of arson, finding he was a mere spectator, but convicted him of public mischief after holding the duress defence failed.

Aiding and abetting
Duress defence
Credibility assessment
Safe avenue of escape
Presence versus participation
Arson

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