Dozens of people filled a Kelowna, B.C., courtroom on Friday morning to support local freedom rally organizer David Lindsay.
Lindsay headed to trial after he was charged with assault during a protest at the Interior Health building in downtown Kelowna in August 2021.
“They are saying I assaulted them, and that is essentially what it comes down to. I think the trial will show that there was no assault,” said Lindsay.
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According to Vancouver lawyer Kyla Lee, people can challenge the constitution if they feel the arrest is unlawful.
However, Lee said these challenges are often unsuccessful, saying the bar for police to arrest people is very low.
“A caution to people who find arguments on the internet that suggest that the police don’t have the power to do what they’re doing: you should always consult with a lawyer before bringing any of these arguments,” said Lee.
“Courts don’t take kindly to people who bring arguments that are based in nonsense. Sometimes when the judge is mad at you that can sometimes make your case go worse.”
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