SUPREME COURT OF NOVA SCOTIA
Citation: R. v. Oulton, 2009 NSSC 422
Date: 20091026
Docket: CRH No. 292354
Registry: Halifax
Between:
Her Majesty the Queen
v.
Stephen D. Oulton
LIBRARY HEADING
Judge: The Honourable Justice M. Heather Robertson
Heard: October 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22 and 26, 2009, in Halifax, Nova Scotia
Decision: October 26, 2009 (Orally)
Written Release: June 25, 2010
Subject: Impaired driving s. 253(b) C.C.C. causing bodily harm while in care and control of a vehicle.
Summary: The accused came upon a motor vehicle accident and crashed into a vehicle stopped in a travel lane -- injuries to five individuals.
Issue: Was the accused impaired? Was his impairment a significant contributing cause of the accident?
Result: The accused was found guilty of driving while impaired and his impairment was a significant contributing cause of the second accident.
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