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R. v. Merz

• 1999 CanLII 1647 (ON CA)
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• [2000] S.C.C.A. No. 240 (QL)
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The above case is referenced within:

1. Canadian Criminal Jury Instructions (Current to: September 01 2024)
   • Chapter 34. Character of the Accused—CRIMJI 4.32
     • X. Special Directions [§34.10]
       • A. Evidence of Bad Character—Proof of Other Illegal Activities, Part of the Narrative of Crown Witnesses, or to Help Prove Opportunity, or Means, or an Issue Directly Relevant to the Crown’s Theory [§34.11]
2. Introducing Evidence at Trial: A British Columbia Handbook (Current to: September 01 2020)
   • Chapter 30. Character Evidence
     • III. Evidence of the Accused’s Bad Character in Criminal Trials [§30.8]
       • B. Evidence of the Accused’s Bad Character Is Admissible in Exceptional Circumstances [§30.10]
         • 3. Evidence Relevant to Motive, Animus, Opportunity, Means, or Some Other Aspect of the Crown Theory [§30.13]