R. v. Johnson (No. 1), (1985) 41 Sask.R. 205 (QB)
| Judge | Gerein, J. |
| Court | Court of Queen's Bench of Saskatchewan (Canada) |
| Case Date | June 19, 1985 |
| Jurisdiction | Saskatchewan |
| Citations | (1985), 41 Sask.R. 205 (QB) |
R. v. Johnson (1985), 41 Sask.R. 205 (QB)
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R. v. Johnson
(No. 340 A.D. 1984)
Indexed As: R. v. Johnson (No. 1)
Saskatchewan Court of Queen's Bench
Judicial Centre of Melfort
Gerein, J.
June 19, 1985.
Summary:
The driver of a motor vehicle was stopped for speeding by a peace officer. When asked to identify himself, he gave another person's name and was subsequently issued a speeding ticket under that name. The driver was convicted of obstructing a peace officer contrary to s. 118(a) of the Criminal Code. The driver appealed.
The Saskatchewan Court of Queen's Bench held that the driver intended to mislead the peace officer and did so, thereby obstructing the peace officer in enforcing the provisions of the Vehicles Act. For other charges arising from the incident see R. v. Johnson, 41 Sask.R. 207.
Criminal Law - Topic 434
Offences against the administration of law and justice - Obstruction and resistance of peace officer in execution of his duties - What constitutes - The driver of a vehicle was stopped for speeding by a peace officer - When asked to identify himself, he gave another person's name - The Saskatchewan Court of Queen's Bench dismissed the driver's appeal and held that he was under a duty to identify himself and that he deliberately intended to mislead the peace officer, thereby obstructing him in the execution of his duties.
Cases Noticed:
Rice v. Connolly, [1966] 2 All E.R. 649, appld. [para. 5].
Moore v. R., [1979] 1 S.C.R. 195; 24 N.R. 181; 43 C.C.C.(2d) 83, appld. [para. 5].
Hinchliffe v. Sheldon, [1955] 3 All E.R. 406, appld. [para. 7].
R. v. Tortolano et al. (1976), 28 C.C.C.(2d) 562, refd to. [para. 7].
Statutes Noticed:
Criminal Code of Canada, R.S.C. 1970, c. C-34, sect. 118(a).
Vehicles Act, R.S.S. 1978, c. V-8.
Counsel:
A. Kapoor, for the appellant accused;
B.A. Knight, for the respondent Crown.
This appeal was heard by Gerein, J., of the Saskatchewan Court of Queen's Bench, who delivered the following judgment on June 19, 1985:
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