R. v. Sommani (M.), [2005] B.C.T.C. 597 (SC)

• Judge: Rice, J.
• Court: Supreme Court of British Columbia (Canada)
• Case Date: March 29, 2005
• Jurisdiction: British Columbia
• Citations: [2005] B.C.T.C. 597 (SC);2005 BCSC 597

R. v. Sommani (M.), [2005] B.C.T.C. 597 (SC)

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Temp. Cite: [2005] B.C.T.C. TBEd. MY.041

Regina v. Mahmood Sommani

(22845-2; 2005 BCSC 597)

Indexed As: R. v. Sommani (M.)

British Columbia Supreme Court

Vancouver

Rice, J.

April 25, 2005.

Summary:

This headnote contains no summary.

Criminal Law - Topic 1970

Offences against property - Forgery - Making a false document - See paragraphs 20 to 74.

Criminal Law - Topic 2081

Fraudulent transactions - Falsification - General - See paragraphs 20 to 74.

Cases Noticed:

R. v. Gaysek, [1971] S.C.R. 888, refd to. [para. 21].

R. v. Sebo (1988), 87 A.R. 141; 42 C.C.C.(3d) 536 (C.A.), refd to. [para. 21].

R. v. Ogilvie (F.) (1993), 54 Q.A.C. 52; 81 C.C.C.(3d) 125 (C.A.), refd to. [para. 21].

R. v. Wightman (J.M.) (2003), 347 A.R. 153 (Prov. Ct.), refd to. [para. 44].

R. v. Sansregret, [1985] 1 S.C.R. 570; 58 N.R. 123; 35 Man.R.(2d) 1, refd to. [para. 44].

Statutes Noticed:

Criminal Code, R.S.C. 1985, c. C-46, sect. 321 [para. 21].

Counsel:

I.C. Hay, for the Crown;

E.V. Gottardi, for the defendant.

This case was heard on March 29, 2005, before Rice, J., of the British Columbia Supreme Court, who delivered the following decision on April 25, 2005.

Please note: The following judgment has not been edited.