The Supreme Court of Canada will review Paul Eric Wilson's case involving drug and firearm offenses at a fentanyl overdose scene to clarify the Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act.
The Supreme Court of Canada is set to review the case of Paul Eric Wilson, who was arrested for drug and firearm offenses at a fentanyl overdose scene. The court aims to clarify the Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act, which seeks to reduce substance-related deaths by preventing charges for simple drug possession when emergency assistance is sought. Wilson's firearm offenses conviction was overturned by Saskatchewan's Court of Appeal, prompting the Crown to request a hearing at the Supreme Court.
February 22, 2024
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