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41777
Hasron Araya v. His Majesty the King
(Alberta) (Criminal) (By Leave)
(Publication ban in case)
Docket
Judgments on applications for leave to appeal are rendered by the Court, but are not necessarily unanimous.
| Date | Proceeding | Filed By (if applicable) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-29 | Close file on Leave | |
| 2025-08-28 | Copy of formal judgment sent to Registrar of the Court of Appeal and all parties | |
| 2025-08-28 | Judgment on leave sent to the parties | |
| 2025-08-28 |
Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, The application for leave to appeal from the judgment of the Court of Appeal of Alberta (Calgary), Number 2301-0203A, 2025 ABCA 61, dated February 24, 2025, is dismissed. Justice Martin took no part in the judgment. Dismissed |
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| 2025-07-28 | All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, for consideration by the Court | |
| 2025-05-29 | Certificate (on limitations to public access), (Letter Form), 23B, (Printed version filed on 2025-05-29) | His Majesty the King |
| 2025-05-29 | Certificate (on limitations to public access), (Letter Form), 23A, (Printed version filed on 2025-05-29) | His Majesty the King |
| 2025-05-29 | Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, (Book Form), Completed on: 2025-05-29, (Printed version filed on 2025-05-29) | His Majesty the King |
| 2025-04-29 | Letter acknowledging receipt of a complete application for leave to appeal, FILE OPENED | |
| 2025-04-25 |
Certificate (on limitations to public access), (Letter Form), 23A/B PUB BAN, (Printed version filed on 2025-04-28) |
Hasron Araya |
| 2025-04-25 | Application for leave to appeal, (Book Form), Amended Notice (Rec'd 2025-06-23), Completed on: 2025-04-25, (Printed version filed on 2025-04-28) | Hasron Araya |
Parties
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Main parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Araya, Hasron | Applicant | Active |
v.
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| His Majesty the King | Respondent | Active |
Counsel
Party: Araya, Hasron
Counsel
1405 2nd St SW
Calgary, Alberta
T2R 0W7
Telephone: (403) 216-7239
Email: gavin@wolch.com
Agent
50 O'Connor Street Suite 1313
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6L2
Telephone: (613) 702-5560
FAX: (613) 702-5573
Email: mvincelette@powerlaw.ca
Party: His Majesty the King
Counsel
300-332 6 Avenue S.W.
Calgary, Alberta
T2P 0B2
Telephone: (403) 297-6005
FAX: (403) 297-3453
Email: JSG-ACPS.CAL-Appeals@gov.ab.ca
Agent
160 Elgin Street
Suite 2600
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 786-8695
FAX: (613) 788-3509
Email: lynne.watt@gowlingwlg.com
Summary
Keywords
Charter of Rights –– Criminal law –– Arbitrary detention –– Whether there is an inconsistency in the law governing the analysis under s. 9 of the Charter where an arrest is effected by an officer who is not the officer that forms reasonable and probable grounds for the arrest –– Clarification of legal principles and analysis is essential to safeguard the liberty of Canadians, and to provide clear guidance to police –– Charter of Rights and Freedoms, s. 9.
Summary
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(PUBLICATION BAN IN CASE)
The police had another individual under surveillance for a recent armed robbery when the applicant was observed joining this individual and later found with a loaded handgun in his satchel. The applicant did not have any licenses or permits for the firearm, and there was no evidence of him using or brandishing the firearm during the period of possession. The applicant’s Charter arguments were dismissed, and he was convicted of five counts related to firearm offences. The applicant’s conviction appeal was dismissed.
Lower court rulings
Conviction entered: five firearm related offences
Conviction appeal dismissed
Filed documents
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