SUPREME COURT OF NOVA SCOTIA
Citation: R. v. R.J.S., 2010 NSSC 253
Date: 20100204
Docket: CRH 310771
Registry: Halifax
Between:
Her Majesty the Queen
v.
R.J.S.
LIBRARY HEADING
Restriction on Publication: Section 486 C.C.C.
Judge: The Honourable Justice M. Heather Robertson
Heard: February 1, 2 and 4, 2010, in Halifax, Nova Scotia
Decision: February 4, 2010 (Orally - Verdict)
Written Release: June 28, 2010
Subject: Internet luring person under age of 14 - s. 152 C.C.C.
Invitation to sexual touching s. 172 (2)(2) C.C.C.
Illegal use of a wireless internet service s. 342.1(1)(a)
Summary: Accused communicated on the internet with an undercover police officer posing as a 13-year-old boy. Accused’s defence that he had believed he was role playing with an adult, not a 13-year-old boy
Issue: W.D. considered in light of the accused’s testimony.
Result: Accused found guilty of offences pursuant to s. 152 and s. 172(2)(2). Not guilty on s. s. 342.1(a) C.C.C.
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