Application to Quash Charges (Precedent)

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Notice

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Style of cause  

C A N A D A File# ________________
PROVINCE OF [PROVINCE]
COUNTY OF [COUNTY]

IN THE [LEVEL OF COURT] OF [PROVINCE]
([name] Region)

BETWEEN:

HIS MAJESTY THE KING

– and –

[ACCUSED NAME]

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO QUASH
(Section 581 of the Criminal Code)

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WHEREAS the accused, [accused name], has been charged that [on or about/between] [dates of the offence] he/she is alleged to have committed offences contrary to section(s) [list sections] of the Criminal Code;

TAKE NOTICE that an application will be brought at [time] a.m./p.m. on the [date] day of [month], [year], at [address] for an order granting [relief being sought].

THE APPLICANT RELIES ON THE FOLLOWING GROUNDS

1. Authority set out in s. 581 of the Criminal Code.
2. the [information/indictment] dated [date].
3. An indictment can be challenged up until the point where it has been preferred: R v Tippett, 2010 NLCA 49, 259 CCC (3d) 396
4. [grounds consisting of reasons for granting the relief and alleged facts]
5. ...
6. Any additional grounds as counsel may advise and this Honourable Court may permit.

IN SUPPORT OF THIS APPLICATION, THE APPLICANT RELIES ON THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE:

1. [SET OUT documents and transcripts upon which the applicant relies upon; e.g affidavit, transcript, business records, oral evidence]
2. ...
3. Any additional evidence as counsel may advise and this Honourable Court may permit.

THE APPLICANT SEEKS THE FOLLOWING RELIEF:

1. An Order granting the application and quashing the [Indictment/Information] described above.

FOR THE PURPOSE OF THIS APPLICATION, THE APPLICANT MAY BE SERVED AT:

In accordance with the appropriate Rules of Court,

[party name]
[party title]
[address]
[address]
[address]
Tel: (xxx) xxx-xxxx
Fax: (xxx) xxx-xxxx
Email: xxx@xxxxxx.xxx

DATED at ______________, in the Province of _______________, this _____ day of _____________, 20___.

_________________________________
[Counsel's name]
[Counsel's title]

TO:	[parties requiring notice] [contact info]
AND TO:	[other necessary parties] [contact info]
cc.	[other party where notice not legally required such as co-counsel, etc.]

[Internal File Coding]

Affidavit

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Style of cause  

C A N A D A File# ________________
PROVINCE OF [PROVINCE]
COUNTY OF [COUNTY]

IN THE [LEVEL OF COURT] OF [PROVINCE]
([name] Region)

BETWEEN:

HIS MAJESTY THE KING

– and –

[ACCUSED NAME]

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AFFIDAVIT OF [AFFIANT NAME]

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I, [Affiant name], of [City], in the [Community] and Province of [Province], make oath/affirmation and say as follows that:

1. I have personal knowledge of the matters and facts hereinafter deposed to except where stated to be on information and belief and where so stated, I verily believe the same to be true.
2. ...

SWORN/AFFIRMED TO at [city], in the region of [region], Province of [province], this [day] day of [month], 20____, before me: ________________________________ Commissioner of Oaths/Barrister of the [level] Court of [province]

) ) ) ) ) ) _____________________________ ) [Affiant Name] ) [Affiant title] )

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EXHIBIT A
[DESCRIPTION] EXHIBIT B
[DESCRIPTION]