Jack Branson V. Jack Johnson Case

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C.A. No C41782 COURT OF APPEAL FOR ST. MICHAEL’S COLLEGE SCHOOL B E T W E E N : HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN Respondent - and - J.F. Applicant/Appellant ________________________________________________________ APPELLANT’S FACTUM ________________________________________________________ J.R Associates – Attorney at Law 21 McCutcheon Ave Nobleton, Ontario L0G 1N0 Jack Ranson Of Counsel for the Jack Ranson PART I: STATEMENT OF THE CASE This case is about search and seizure. J.F had an ounce of marijuana at school. The police dog was brought in for a ‘sniff’ around and the police now wish to charge J.F with possession at the least. The Charter of Right and Freedoms Section 8 was infringed upon and not used…show more content…
Students are aware of the policy. Indeed, they are told this on the first day of classes and a circular is sent home to each student’s parents or guardians in order to inform them of this. All are aware that to enforce the policy, the school authorities may resort to the use of police officers with drug detector dogs. As part of the principal’s responsibilities under the Education Act, the principal is charged with maintaining a safe and orderly school. The zero tolerance policy and the means of enforcing it are steps taken to ensure the existence of a safe and orderly learning…show more content…
JF's rights should be enforced the same as if he were an adult. In this case, the fact that he is a minor has no serious effects on the decision. I do not believe it is reasonable to search a minor’s locker without abiding by the charter of rights and freedoms. Just because J.F. was at an educational institution run by the state doesn’t mean the Charter should be overseen. There is always the possibility that J.F. was using the marijuana for personal use, or was using it outside of school off school property. If this is true J.F could be wrongfully accused of trafficking, which in no way has my client J.F. ever taken part of. He is still a child, and should not have to deal with police circumstances at school for having an illegal

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