Charter Violations: According to s.11(d) of the Charter, one has the right to be presumed innocent until proven guilty according to law, based on evidence presented, in a fair and public hearing by an independent and impartial tribunal. Dennis was one of the only suspects police considered, with the lead investigator later admitting that there were several potential leads not pursued by police, indicating the immediate assumption of Dennis’ guilt. The hostile nature of police during his interrogation further validates his assumed guilt by police. After Dennis asked for his lawyer, a police officer badgered him, making statements and declarations trying to goad him to confess. One officer even said, "You didn’t plan this, Dennis. he brought this on” (MacKinnon), to try to sympathize with …show more content…
Criminal Code Violations: According to s.230(2) of the Criminal Code, the perpetrator within this case would be charged with first-degree murder, given the premeditated and intentional nature of the killing. This is an indictable offense, and would likely result in receiving the maximum sentence of life in prison given the violent nature of the murder. The murder was premeditated since the perpetrator ensured they unlocked the office front door, which was normally locked, and brought a hammer-like weapon, indicating that the act was planned. The brutality of the attack suggests the intentional nature, evident in the victim’s numerous blunt force injuries, indicating a high level of rage behind the assault. Additionally, the presence of defensive wounds on the victim indicates a struggle with the perpetrator who clearly intended to kill. Furthermore, s.348(1c) of the Criminal Code indicates the perpetrator would be charged with breaking and entering. This charge is given to those who break into a place