Manslaughter conviction overturned for Windsorite facing 15 years in prison for killing London man
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The Supreme Court of Canada (SOC) has ruled Dia Hanan was denied his charter right to a trial within 30 months.
The Supreme Court of Canada (SOC) has ruled Dia Hanan was denied his charter right to a trial within 30 months.
Hanan, 39, was charged with first degree murder and weapons offences for the Dec. 23, 2015 shooting death of Alekesji Guzhavin of London.
An American man, Gregory Henriquez was also shot, but survived although he is now paralyzed.
Hanan was convicted by a jury of manslaughter and other weapon offences in November 2019 and then sentenced to 15 years in prison in March 2020.
In a Case Brief released Friday, the SOC has determined too much time passed between Hanan being charged and tried.
“The delay was due to the Crown’s refusal to agree to a trial by judge alone, despite being warned of the possible consequences of delay,” the brief explains.
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