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42108

Hayden Chokrev-Evans v. His Majesty the King

(British Columbia) (Criminal) (By Leave)

(Publication ban in case)

Docket

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List of proceedings
Date Proceeding Filed By
(if applicable)
2026-05-11 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, for consideration by the Court
2026-01-13 Certificate (on limitations to public access), (Letter Form), 23B, (Printed version filed on 2026-01-15) Hayden Chokrev-Evans
2026-01-13 Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, (Letter Form), Completed on: 2026-01-19, (Printed version filed on 2026-01-15) Hayden Chokrev-Evans
2025-12-30 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, Completed on: 2025-12-30, (Printed version filed on 2025-12-30) His Majesty the King
2025-11-24 Letter acknowledging receipt of an incomplete application for leave to appeal, File opened
2025-11-24 Certificate (on limitations to public access), (Letter Form), 23B, (Printed version filed on 2025-11-28) Hayden Chokrev-Evans
2025-11-24 Certificate (on limitations to public access), (Letter Form), 23A, (Printed version filed on 2025-11-27) Hayden Chokrev-Evans
2025-11-24 Application for leave to appeal, (Book Form), Missing:
-TC judgement and Order (N/A)
-Proof of service (Affidavit) (Moot), Completed on: 2026-01-05, (Printed version filed on 2025-11-27)
Hayden Chokrev-Evans

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Chokrev-Evans, Hayden Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
His Majesty the King Respondent Active

Counsel

Party: Chokrev-Evans, Hayden

Counsel
Name
Thomas Arbogast, K.C.
Contact information
TA Law
355 Burrard Street, Suite 675
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6C 2G8
Telephone: (604) 265-2380
Email: tom@talaw.ca
Agent
Name
Michael J. Sobkin
Contact information
Michael Sobkin Law Corporation
331 Somerset Street West
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0J8
Telephone: (613) 282-1712
FAX: (613) 288-2896
Email: msobkin@sympatico.ca

Party: His Majesty the King

Counsel
Name
Eric Purtzki
Contact information
BC Prosecutions Service
6th Floor, 865 Hornby Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6Z 2G3
Telephone: (604) 660-4100
Email: Eric.Purtzki@gov.bc.ca
Agent
Name
Matthew Estabrooks
Contact information
Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP
2600 – 160 Elgin Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 786-0211
FAX: (613) 788-3573
Email: matthew.estabrooks@gowlingwlg.com

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Lower court rulings

September 24, 2025
Court of Appeal for British Columbia (Vancouver)

2025 BCCA 311

See file

Filed documents

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Date modified: 2026-05-13