R v McLean, 2003 NLPC No 130A-0001

Charter Application.

Killing a small dog by hanging it from a tree , a chain had been wrapped around its neck and it had been left there to die (breathlessness).

Statements were deemed inadmissible because of an improper inducement and in violation of his right to contact counsel in accordance with section 10(b) of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Stay of proceedings ordered July 2003.