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26305

Shane John Reitsma v. Her Majesty the Queen

(British Columbia) (Criminal) (As of Right)

Docket

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List of proceedings
Date Proceeding Filed By
(if applicable)
1998-07-09 Appeal closed
1998-07-08 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Ministry of Attorney General - Court Registry returning Court record (1 env.)
1998-05-28 Copy of formal judgment being prepared, all parties
1998-05-27 Formal judgment sent to the registrar of the court of appeal and all parties, British Columbia (Vancouver)
1998-05-20 Judgment on the appeal rendered, Co McL Ia Ma Bi
Allowed, no order as to costs
1998-05-20 Hearing of the appeal, 1998-05-20, Co McL Ia Ma Bi
1998-05-19 Book of authorities, 12 copies, Completed on: 1998-05-19 Her Majesty the Queen
1998-05-14 Respondent's factum, 24 copies, with service, Completed on: 1998-05-14 Her Majesty the Queen
1998-05-14 Trial court exhibits, 1 small envelope (to be returned to Victoria Court Registry)
1998-05-14 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, (by fax) dated May 14/98 from Robert A. Mulligan re: trial court exhibit available at the time of the hearing
1998-04-22 Notice of hearing, With service Shane John Reitsma
1998-04-17 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Robert Mulligan (Victoria, BC) confirming arrangements to appear by video conference from Vancouver, BC on May 20/98 at 9:45 EST (sent by FAX and MAIL) by D. Beaulieu
1998-04-15 Appeal hearing scheduled, 1998-05-20
1998-04-15 Appeal perfected for hearing, Session beginning on 1998-04-27
1998-04-07 Notice of appearance, (by fax) letterform from Robert A. Mulligan; re: wants to appear by VIDEO CONFERENCE and will be less than one hour in argument Her Majesty the Queen
1998-03-23 Proof of service, of factum and authorities (admitted March 20\98)
1998-03-20 Book of authorities, 12 copies, Completed on: 1998-03-20 Shane John Reitsma
1998-03-20 Appellant's factum, 24 copies, Completed on: 1998-03-20 Shane John Reitsma
1998-03-03 Proof of service, of appellant's record (admitted on Feb. 26\98)
1998-02-26 Appellant's record, 23 copies, Completed on: 1998-02-26 Shane John Reitsma
1997-11-28 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to Mr. Michael J. Munroe (Victoria, BC) enclosing copy of Rule 32
1997-11-28 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, sent to A.G. of British Columbia (Victoria, BC) enclosing copy of Rule 32
1997-11-20 General proceeding, 1 copy of formal order of C.A. (fax copy) Shane John Reitsma
1997-11-17 General proceeding, 1 copy of reasons for judgment Shane John Reitsma
1997-11-17 $50.00 filing a notice of appeal, receipt no. 28123 Shane John Reitsma
1997-11-17 Notice of appeal, (1 copy), with service, Completed on: 1997-11-17 Shane John Reitsma

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Reitsma, Shane John Applicant Active

v.

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

Counsel

Party: Reitsma, Shane John

Counsel
Name
Michael J. Munroe
Contact information
1603 Derby Rd
Victoria, British Columbia
V8P 1T8
Telephone: (250) 595-1133
Agent
Name
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Her Majesty the Queen

Counsel
Name
Robert A. Mulligan
Contact information
Attorney General of British Columbia
850 Burdett Avenue
1st Floor
Victoria, British Columbia
V8W 1B4
Telephone: (250) 387-5153
FAX: (250) 356-0124
Agent
Name
V. Jennifer Mackinnon
Contact information
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester St
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 236-9665
FAX: (613) 235-4195

Summary

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Lower court rulings

December 13, 1996
Provincial Court of British Columbia

x

Conviction: break and enter and theft

October 23, 1997
Court of Appeal for British Columbia (Vancouver)

V02960

Appeal dismissed

Filed documents

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Date modified: 2025-05-13