R. v. S.A.B.

JurisdictionFederal Jurisdiction (Canada)
CourtSupreme Court (Canada)
JudgeMcLachlin, Beverley; Gonthier, Charles Doherty; Iacobucci, Frank; Major, John C.; Bastarache, Michel; Binnie, William Ian Corneil; Arbour, Louise; LeBel, Louis; Deschamps, Marie
Citation2003 SCC 60,[2003] 2 SCR 678,231 DLR (4th) 602,58 WCB (2d) 430,[2004] 2 WWR 199,112 CRR (2d) 155,[2003] SCJ No 61 (QL),178 CCC (3d) 193,14 CR (6th) 205,21 Alta LR (4th) 207,312 WAC 1,JE 2003-2086,311 NR 1,339 AR 1,[2003] CarswellAlta 1525
Date31 October 2003
Docket Number28862
Subject MatterCRIMINAL LAW,CIVIL RIGHTS

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