Lorne Sabsay was able to retrieve a substantial amount of cash, on behalf of our client K.S., from the Peel Regional Police Service. When the client was arrested on certain outstanding warrants, police seized a large sum of cash, as well as his eyeglasses, saying they were required in an unrelated murder investigation. The Crown refused to return the items and we brought an application, under s. 490 of the Criminal Code and s. 24(1) of the Charter, to have the property returned. After our submissions to the Honourable Mr. Justice Wake, the Crown changed its position. His Honour issued an order for the return of both the eyeglasses and the cash; today, the order was complied with in full.




