Martland & Saulnier is delighted to announce that Melanie Heathman is joining the firm as an associate. Melanie joins the firm after completing her articles with us this past year. During her articles, she ran (and won) her first summary appeal — on the grounds of a miscarriage of justice. While in law school, Melanie…
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On March 6, 2023, the BC Court of Appeal allowed an appeal from sentence brought by Trevor Martin on behalf of his client, a youth. The appeal dealt with two conditions in the client’s probation order. One of these conditions required the client to “follow the rules and regulations” of his residence. The appeals court…
On February 23, 2023, Trevor Martin’s client (a youth) was found not guilty of sexual assault following a three-day trial in Nanaimo. Mr. Martin had successfully pushed for extensive pre-trial disclosure and was able to use the resulting information in cross-examination to show that the complainant had a motive to fabricate the allegation. Mr. Martin…
