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23166

James Albert Sweeney v. Her Majesty the Queen

(British Columbia) (Criminal) (By Leave)

Docket

Judgments on applications for leave to appeal are rendered by the Court, but are not necessarily unanimous.

List of proceedings
Date Proceeding Filed By
(if applicable)
1993-03-12 Copy of formal judgment on leave being prepared, James Albert Sweeney (Abbottsford, BC)
1993-03-11 Copy of formal judgment on leave being prepared, Burke-Robertson (Ottawa, ON)
1993-03-11 Copy of formal judgment on leave being prepared, James Albert Sweeney (Agassiz, BC)
1993-03-10 Copy of formal judgment sent to Registrar of the Court of Appeal and all parties, Ontario (Toronto)
1993-01-26 Decision on the motion for reconsideration of the application for leave to appeal, LaF So Co
Dismissed, no order as to costs
1993-01-26 Hearing of motion for reconsideration of the application for leave to appeal, 1993-01-26, LaF So Co
1993-01-26 Submission of motion for reconsideration of the application for leave to appeal to panel, 1993-01-26, LaF So Co
1993-01-18 Correspondence received from, from W.G. Burke-Robertson, Q.C.; re: application for rehearing does not raise any new issue; will not file a response (dist. 20-01-93 to LaF So Co) Her Majesty the Queen
1993-01-11 Close file on Leave
1993-01-11 Correspondence received from, RETURN OF the letter of Barb Kinkaid dated Dec. 29, 1992 (with the envelope)
1992-12-29 Correspondence received from, of Barb Kincaid to Mr. Sweeney to confirm receipt of his letters dated Dec. 16 and 17, 1992. She has sent a copy of his application for re-hearing to Mr. Burke-Robertson.
1992-12-29 Correspondence received from, of Barb Kincaid to Mr. Burke-Robertson enclosing a copy of an application for re-hearing of the application for leave to appeal.
1992-12-23 Motion for reconsideration of the application for leave to appeal, (Returnable date ficticious) (dist. 20-01-93 to LaF So Co) James Albert Sweeney
1992-12-22 Correspondence received from, of Mr. Sweeney to the Registrar dated Dec. 16, 1992
1992-12-15 Correspondence received from, of Mr. Sweeney to the Registrar dated Dec. 10, 1992
1992-12-15 Copy of formal judgment on leave being prepared, Burke-Robertson (Ottawa,ON)
1992-12-14 Copy of formal judgment sent to Registrar of the Court of Appeal and all parties, British Columbia (Vancouver)
1992-12-14 Correspondence received from, sent to Mr. James Sweeney (Agassiz, B.C.) Re: application for leave to appeal has been dismissed enclosing formal pronouncement of the Supreme Court of Canada.
1992-12-10 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, Burke-Robertson (Ottawa,ON)
1992-12-10 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties, James Albert Sweeney (Agassiz,BC)
1992-12-10 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, The application for leave to appeal is dismissed.
Dismissed, no order as to costs
1992-12-10 Hearing of the application for leave to appeal, 1992-12-10
1992-12-10 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, 1992-12-10
1992-12-04 Correspondence received from, of Barb Kincaid to Mr. Sweeney to confirm receipt of his letter dated Nov. 24, 1992 and memorandum of facts.
1992-11-30 Correspondence received from, of Mr. Sweeney to Registrar dated Nov. 24, 1992 along with "Facts of Memorandem"
1992-11-26 Correspondence received from, of Barb Kincaid to Mr. Sweeney to confirm receipt of his letter of Nov. 16, 1992
1992-11-23 Correspondence received from, of Mr. Sweeney to Barb Kincaid dated Nov. 16, 1992
1992-11-23 Correspondence received from, of Barb Kincaid to Mr. Sweeney to confirm receipt of his letter of Nov. 11, 1992.
1992-11-17 Correspondence received from, of Mr. Sweeney to Barb Kincaid dated Nov. 11, 1992
1992-11-06 Correspondence received from, of Barb Kincaid to Mr. Sweeney to confirm receipt of his letter of October 24, 1992
1992-11-04 Correspondence received from, of Barb Kincaid to Mr. Sweeney to confirm receipt of his letter of October 21, 1992 regarding his release pending the decision of the application for leave to appeal. He should contact the Court of Appeal of B.C. as SCC can only consider matters relating
1992-11-03 Correspondence received from, of Mr. Sweeney to the Registrar dated October 24, 1992
1992-11-02 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, LaF So Co
1992-10-28 Correspondence received from, of Mr. Sweeney to the Registrar dated October 21, 1992 regarding his release on bail
1992-10-27 Correspondence received from, of Barb Kincaid to Mr. Burke-Robertson enclosing 2 copies of Mr. Sweeney's reply
1992-10-26 Correspondence received from, of Barb Kincaid to Mr. Sweeney to confirm receipt of his letters of October 12 and October 14, 1992. She has forwarded a copy of his reply to the agent of the respondent.
1992-10-19 Correspondence received from, of Mr. Sweeney to Barb Kincaid dated October 14, 1992
1992-10-19 Correspondence received from, of Mr. Sweeney to Barb Kincaid along with a reply to the Respondent's response (dated October 12, 1992)
1992-10-15 Application for leave to appeal, as filing fee waived by the Registrar, Completed on: 1992-10-15
1992-10-15 Correspondence received from, of the Registrar to Mr. Sweeney to advise that his request to have the filing fee waived is granted
1992-10-07 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 5 copies, with service Her Majesty the Queen
1992-10-06 Correspondence received from, of Barb Kincaid to Mr. Sweeney further to his letter of September 23, 1992 re waiving of filing fee and an application for release pending the determination of the leave application.
1992-09-29 Correspondence received from, of Mr. Sweeney to Barb Kincaid dated September 23, 1992 to advise that Mr. Greenspan will consider representing him if the Court decides to appoint a lawyer. He also requests explanation on service on A.G. of B.C.
1992-09-28 Correspondence received from, of Mr. Burke-Robertson to Barb Kincaid looking forward to receiving a copy of Mr. Sweeney's response to her letter of September 23, 1992
1992-09-24 Service, copy of the application for leave to appeal received from Mr. Burke-Robertson
1992-09-23 Correspondence received from, of Barb Kincaid to Mr. Burke-Robertson enclosing 2 copies of Mr. Sweeney's motion to appoint counsel and the affidavit in support.
1992-09-23 Correspondence received from, of Barb KIncaid to Mr. Sweeney to request that he advises as to the disposition of his application for legal aid
1992-09-18 Correspondence received from, of Barb Kincaid to Mr. Sweeney to acknowledge receipt of his material and to request a filing fee of $30.00. The agent for the Attorney General of B.C. has agreed to accept service of the material
1992-09-18 Correspondence received from, of Barb Kincaid to Mr. Burke-Robertson to request admission of service on an application for leave a motion to extend time and for appointment of counsel. A copy of a letter to Mr. Sweeney is included.
1992-09-10 Application for leave to appeal, 5 copies (service and filing fee missing) (1 copy sent to Burke-Robertson to admit service), Incomplete James Albert Sweeney
1992-07-28 Correspondence received from, of Barb Kincaid to Mr. Sweeney re his letter of July 8, 1992. No Court file has been opened.
1992-07-13 Correspondence received from, of Mr. Sweeney to Barb Kincaid dated July 8, 1992 to advise that he is waiting a decision of the B.C. Court of Appeal in regards to an order of probation. When the decision is determined, he will make a notice of motion.
1992-06-30 Correspondence received from, of Barb Kincaid to Mr. Sweeney to acknowledge receipt of his letter of June 24, 1992. He must apply for an extension of time for leave to appeal
1992-06-29 Correspondence received from, of Mr. Sweeney to Barb Kincaid to re-open his appeal (dated June 24, 1992)
1992-03-13 Correspondence received from, of Barb Kincaid to Mr. Sweeney to acknowledge receipt of his letter dated March 9, 1992. We have noted in our records that he is not pursuing his application for leave to the SCC
1992-03-13 Correspondence received from, of Mr. Sweeney to Barb Kincaid dated March 9, 1992 to advise the Court that his fight with the justice system is over.
1992-03-03 Correspondence received from, of Barb Kincaid to Mr. Sweeney to acknowledge receipt of his letter dated Feb. 16, 1992 and to confirm that there is no branch offices of the SCC and to also confirm that the app;ications for leave are only dealt with on the basis of written submissions
1992-02-24 Correspondence received from, of Mr. Sweeney to Barb Kincaid dated Feb. 16, 1992 to request informations on possible branch of the SCC in other provinces.
1992-01-31 Correspondence received from, of Barb Kincaid to Mr. Sweeney to acknowledge receipt of his letter dated Jan. 18, 1992 and giving all the informations to make a motion to appoint counsel and a motion for extension of time.
1992-01-22 Correspondence received from, of Mr. Sweeney to Barb Kincaid dated Jan. 18, 1992 requesting informations to have a counsel appointed.
1991-12-12 Correspondence received from, of Barb Kincaid to Mr. Sweeney to acknowledge receipt of his letter dated Dec. 4, 1991 and enclosing all the information to perfect an application for leave to appeal.
1991-12-10 Correspondence received from, of Mr. Sweeney to the Registrar dated Dec.4, 1991 to request informations to make an application for leave to appeal.

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Sweeney, James Albert Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Her Majesty the Queen Respondent Active

Counsel

Party: Sweeney, James Albert

This party is not represented by counsel.

Party: Her Majesty the Queen

Counsel
Name
Carol C. Baird
Contact information
Attorney General of British Columbia
602 - 865 Hornby Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6Z 2G3
Telephone: (604) 660-1126
Agent
Name
W.G. Burke-Robertson, Q.C.
Contact information
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 236-9665
FAX: (613) 235-4430

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Lower court rulings

May 27, 1990
Provincial Court of British Columbia

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Conviction: sexual assault

September 3, 1992
Court of Appeal for British Columbia (Vancouver)

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Application to vary probation order dismissed.

Filed documents

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Date modified: 2025-02-27