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33148
William Imona-Russel v. Her Majesty the Queen
(Ontario) (Criminal) (By Leave)
Docket
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| Date | Proceeding | Filed By (if applicable) |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-06-16 | Close file on Leave | |
| 2009-06-12 | Copy of formal judgment sent to Registrar of the Court of Appeal and all parties | |
| 2009-06-12 | Judgment on leave sent to the parties | |
| 2009-06-11 |
Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, The application for an extension of time is granted. The motion to expedite the application for leave to appeal and the application for leave to appeal from the judgment of the Court of Appeal for Ontario, Number C50024, dated March 5, 2009, are dismissed. Dismissed |
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| 2009-06-11 |
Decision on motion to expedite the application for leave to appeal, See judgment. Dismissed |
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| 2009-06-11 |
Decision on motion to extend time to file and /or serve the leave application, See judgment. Granted |
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| 2009-05-25 | All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, CJ Abe Ro | |
| 2009-05-25 | Submission of motion to extend time to file and/ or serve the leave application, CJ Abe Ro | |
| 2009-05-25 | Submission of motion to expedite the application for leave to appeal, CJ Abe Ro | |
| 2009-05-22 | Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, Completed on: 2009-05-22 | William Imona-Russel |
| 2009-05-15 | Motion to expedite the application for leave to appeal, Included in the Response (Fee missing - Rec'd on May 21, 2009), Completed on: 2009-05-21 | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 2009-05-15 | Book of authorities | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 2009-05-15 | Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, Completed on: 2009-05-15 | Her Majesty the Queen |
| 2009-05-08 | Letter acknowledging receipt of a complete application for leave to appeal | |
| 2009-05-05 | Motion to extend the time to file and or serve the application for leave to appeal, included in application, Completed on: 2009-05-05 | William Imona-Russel |
| 2009-05-05 | Book of authorities | William Imona-Russel |
| 2009-05-05 | Application for leave to appeal, Completed on: 2009-05-05 | William Imona-Russel |
| 2009-04-03 | Correspondence received from, Mr. Imona-Russel dated March 29/09 | William Imona-Russel |
| 2009-03-11 | Correspondence received from, Mr. Imona-Russel Datad March 10/09 (Inmate appeal) | William Imona-Russel |
Parties
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Main parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Imona-Russel, William | Applicant | Active |
v.
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Her Majesty the Queen | Respondent | Active |
Counsel
Party: Imona-Russel, William
Counsel
Toronto, Ontario
M6P 1A6
Telephone: (416) 532-3036
FAX: (416) 536-3618
Email: davidhealey@bellnet.ca
Agent
2600 - 160 Elgin St
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Ottawa, Ontario
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Telephone: (613) 233-1781
FAX: (613) 788-3433
Email: henry.brown@gowlings.com
Party: Her Majesty the Queen
Counsel
720 Bay Street
10th Floor
Toronto, Ontario
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Telephone: (416) 326-3236
FAX: (416) 326-4656
Agent
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Ottawa, Ontario
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Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Email: rhouston@burkerobertson.com
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Criminal law - Appeals - Interlocutory orders - Indigent accused charged with first degree murder - Accused dismissing several legal aid counsel - Amicus curiae being appointed - Accused being refused a Rowbotham order - Court of Appeal quashing Applicant’s application for mistrial - Whether trial court can properly refuse indigent accused the right to retain and instruct counsel of choice - Whether amicus curiae proper substitute for defense counsel on serious and complex criminal charge.
The Applicant was charged with first degree murder in July 2006. His trial is scheduled to begin in June 2009. He rejected various counsel provided to him by legal aid. He then applied for state-funded counsel following the refusal of legal aid to provide counsel other than an amicus curiae.
Lower court rulings
Ontario Superior Court of Justice
"Amicus curiae" appointed on first degree murder charge.
Ontario Superior Court of Justice
Application requiring Attorney General to provide funding for counsel dismissed
Court of Appeal for Ontario
C50024
Appeal is quashed
Filed documents
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