Appeal court decision illustrates difficulty an appellant faces in challenging jury verdict

By John L. Hill ( June 26, 2026, 8:50 AM EDT) -- On May 4, 2015, a jury convicted Andrew Brown of three counts of forcible confinement, assault with a weapon, assault causing bodily harm, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, and failing to stop while pursued by police. On Jan. 10, 2017, Brown was sentenced, and a dangerous offender designation was imposed. He appealed his conviction and sentence. The Ontario Court of Appeal delivered its reasons dismissing his appeal on June 23, 2026. Once again, the reasons illustrate the difficulty an appellant faces in challenging a jury verdict (R. v. Brown, 2026 ONCA 454)....
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