Affidavits in Support of Search Warrant Containing Erroneous and Unsupported Evidence as well as material non-disclosure.

These summaries of Fisheries law cases were prepared by retired lawyer Brad Caldwell.

Readers are cautioned this material is not up to date and are urged to consult CanLii for updated cases.

R v. Q.M.P. Fisheries Ltd. et al, 2001 BCPC 210

In Aboriginal Rights/Defences, Fish Cases, Offences, Search and Seizure on July 16, 2012 (Updated July 16, 2012)

This case involved charges of buying and selling salmon caught under the authority of a food fishing licence. This judgment was a ruling on a voice dire concerning the admissibility of documents seized under the authority of two search warrants issued under s. 487 of the Criminal Code. The court reviewed the affidavits filed in support of the affidavits and …

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