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Vancouver Criminal Lawyer: Joel Whysall

Client charged with Assault of an off-duty police officer

The Facts:

The accused was arrested following a road rage incident where the accused had resorted to using pepper spray. The accused was seated in his vehicle when approached by an angry off-duty police officer. The accused was charged with assaulting an off-duty police officer with pepper spray.

The Result:

The accused was found not guilty. Since the evidence created a reasonable doubt as to self-defence, the accused must therefore be acquitted.