Every case that has aired in GUILTY or NOT? is a real, reported Canadian decision. Here are the facts as the court had them and the citation for each one. The verdict — and the court's reasoning — stays in the game.
GUILTY or NOT? is the original daily true crime puzzle, hosted by Every Defence LLP: one real Canadian criminal case a day. Read the facts as the court had them, weigh the Crown against the defence, decide GUILTY or NOT, then see what the court actually decided. Browse by category, or look up a term in the glossary. American cases are in the U.S. edition's library.
Three Houses, One Captive2012R v Vu — Kidnapping (s. 279(1)) · Supreme Court of Canada (British Columbia)
The Videotaped Complaint2006R v Khelawon — Aggravated assault (s. 268) · Supreme Court of Canada (Ontario)
The Inherited Trailer2008R v MacDonald — Theft over $5,000 (s. 334(a)) · Nova Scotia Court of Appeal
The Bag Under the Seat2021Currie v R — Possession of a firearm while prohibited (s. 117.01) and related firearm offences · Court of Appeal of New Brunswick
The Cold Call2020R v Ahmad — Possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking (CDSA s. 5(2)) · Supreme Court of Canada (Ontario)
Leftover Doses2015R v Cosh — Breach of trust by a public officer (s. 122) · Nova Scotia Court of Appeal
The Elk Across the Border2021R v Desautel — Hunting without a licence and hunting big game while not a resident (Wildlife Act (B.C.), ss. 11(1), 47(a)) · Supreme Court of Canada (British Columbia)
The Syringe at the Track2015R v Riesberry — Fraud and attempted fraud on the betting public (s. 380) · Supreme Court of Canada (Ontario)
The Broken Guitar2019R v Ruddick — Aggravated assault (s. 268(1) Criminal Code) · Supreme Court of Nova Scotia
Over the Waist-High Fence2019R v Le — Ten firearm, drug and related offences (Criminal Code; CDSA) · Supreme Court of Canada (Ontario)
The Missing Lincoln2011R v Shea — Extortion (s. 346(1.1)(a)) and forcible confinement (s. 279(2)) · Nova Scotia Court of Appeal
The Backpack in the Alley2024R v Sabiston — Firearm offences arising from possession of a loaded sawed-off shotgun · Supreme Court of Canada (Saskatchewan)
The Driver at Gunpoint1977Paquette v The Queen — Non-capital murder, as a party under s. 21(2) (then s. 218; now s. 235) · Supreme Court of Canada (Ontario)
The Trunk on the Highway2025R v Ramdeo — Possession of an imitation firearm for a purpose dangerous to the public peace (s. 88(1)) · Court of Appeal for Ontario
The Mushrooms and the Stranger's House2022R v Brown — Break and enter and committing aggravated assault (ss. 348(1)(b), 268) · Supreme Court of Canada (Alberta)
The Backpack on the Ground2026R v McGuinness — Possession of a loaded prohibited firearm (s. 95(1)) · Provincial Court of British Columbia
The Naturopath's Needle2019R v Javanmardi — Criminal negligence causing death (s. 220) and manslaughter by way of an unlawful act (ss. 222(5)(a), 234, 236) · Supreme Court of Canada (Quebec)
The Noise Complaint2014R v MacDonald — Possession of a loaded restricted firearm (s. 95(1)) · Supreme Court of Canada (Nova Scotia)
The Carving Knife2025R v McCrae — Possession of a weapon for a purpose dangerous to the public peace (s. 88(1)) · Supreme Court of British Columbia
The Injection1993R v Creighton — Manslaughter by way of an unlawful act (ss. 222(5)(a), 234, 236) · Supreme Court of Canada (Ontario)
The Second Report2006R v Boulanger — Breach of trust by a public officer (s. 122) · Supreme Court of Canada (Quebec)
Canada Day at the Lake2026R v Gallagher — Pointing a firearm (s. 87(1)), discharging a firearm (s. 244.2), aggravated assault (s. 268(2)) · Court of Appeal for British Columbia
The Liquor in the Trailers2006R v Déry — Attempting to conspire to commit theft, and attempting to conspire to possess stolen property (ss. 24, 465) · Supreme Court of Canada (Quebec)
Five Seconds at Oak and 41st2020R v Chung — Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing death (then s. 249(4); now s. 320.13(3)) · Supreme Court of Canada (British Columbia)
The Letters From Inside2024R v Cubitt — Unauthorized possession (s. 91(1)), possession knowing it unauthorized (s. 92(1)), transferring a firearm (s. 99(2)), possession while prohibited (s. 117.01(1)) · Court of Appeal for Ontario
Three Packages and a Threat2001R v Ruzic — Importing a narcotic (then s. 5(1), Narcotic Control Act; now s. 6, Controlled Drugs and Substances Act) and use of a false passport (s. 368) · Supreme Court of Canada (Ontario)
Two Prints on a Shotgun2024R v Dhillon — Possession of a firearm with an altered serial number (s. 108(1)(d)), possession while prohibited (s. 117.01(1)), robbery and related firearm counts · Provincial Court of British Columbia
The Fight in the Parking Lot1991R v Jobidon — Manslaughter by way of an unlawful act, namely assault (ss. 265, 222(5)(a), 234) · Supreme Court of Canada (Ontario)
The Man in the Green Coat2025R v Buchanan — Possession of a prohibited firearm with readily accessible ammunition (s. 95), possession without a registration certificate, carrying a concealed weapon (s. 90) · Supreme Court of British Columbia
The Truck That Crossed the Line2008R v Beatty — Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing death (then s. 249(4); now s. 320.13(3)), three counts · Supreme Court of Canada (British Columbia)
The List That Was Never Taken1988R v Stewart — Counselling theft and counselling fraud (then ss. 283(1) and 338(1); now ss. 322 and 380, with s. 464) · Supreme Court of Canada (Ontario)
Another Planet2011R v Bouchard-Lebrun — Aggravated assault (s. 268) and assault (s. 266) · Supreme Court of Canada (Quebec)
The Chokehold at the Party2024R v Hodgson — Second degree murder (s. 235) and the included offence of manslaughter (s. 236) · Supreme Court of Canada (Nunavut)
For the Lounge2024R v Allison — Conspiracy to traffic in firearms and offering a restricted firearm for sale (ss. 99/100) · Court of Appeal for Ontario
Paid Twice1992R v Milne — Theft (s. 322(1)) · Supreme Court of Canada (Alberta)
The Man on the Veranda1992R v Lohnes — Causing a disturbance in or near a public place by using insulting or obscene language (s. 175(1)(a)(i)) · Supreme Court of Canada (Nova Scotia)
Warming Up for the Taxi2012R v Boudreault — Care or control of a motor vehicle while impaired, and while over 80 milligrams (then s. 253(1)(a) and (b); now s. 320.14) · Supreme Court of Canada (Quebec)
The Shot in the Ceiling2025LeClair v R — Attempted murder with a firearm (s. 239(1)), discharging a firearm with intent (s. 244(1)), pointing a firearm (s. 87(1)), unauthorized possession (s. 91(1)), careless storage (s. 86(2)), possession while prohibited (s. 117.01(1)) · New Brunswick Court of Appeal
The Men Who Were Not There2024R v Vivian — Intentional discharge of a restricted firearm (s. 244.2(3)) and possession offences · Court of Appeal for Ontario
The Threat in the Range2004R v Kerr — Possession of a weapon for a purpose dangerous to the public peace (s. 88) · Supreme Court of Canada (Alberta)
The Glock in the Duplex2024R v Dupray — Possession of a loaded restricted firearm without authorization (s. 95(1)) · Supreme Court of British Columbia
The Gun Without a Magazine2025R v Donawa — Multiple firearm offences turning on the definition of 'firearm' (s. 2) · Supreme Court of Canada (Ontario)
From the Porch2026R v Munroe — Reckless discharge of a restricted or prohibited firearm (s. 244.2) · Court of Appeal for Ontario
The Air Pistol on Video2013R v Dunn — Pointing a firearm (s. 87), careless handling (s. 86), weapon for a dangerous purpose (s. 88), concealed weapon (s. 90) · Court of Appeal for Ontario
The Shotgun by the Bed2023R v Hamouth — Possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm (s. 95(1)) · Court of Appeal for Ontario
The Warning Shot2026R v Hegyi — Careless use of a firearm (s. 86(1)) and possession of a weapon for a purpose dangerous to the public peace (s. 88(1)) · Provincial Court of British Columbia
Two Rounds Into the Ceiling2023R v Ratt — Discharging a firearm into or at a place (s. 244.2(1)(a)) · Court of Appeal for Saskatchewan
The Overdose Call2025R v Wilson — Firearm offences including ss. 86(2), 88, 90, 91(1), 92(1), 94, 95(1), 99(3) and 117.01(1) · Supreme Court of Canada (Saskatchewan)
The Bag That Never Left Him2024R v Aronson — Possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm (s. 95(1)), prohibited weapon (s. 91(2)), careless storage (s. 86(1)), possession while prohibited (s. 117.01(1)) · Supreme Court of British Columbia
Is It Real?2026R v Al-Gburi — Possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm (s. 95(2)), possession knowing it unauthorized (s. 92(3)), possession while prohibited (s. 117.01(3)) · Court of Appeal for Ontario
Whose Backpack2026Charette c R — Possession offences under ss. 92(1), 94(1), 95(2) and possession of an imitation weapon (s. 88(2)), possession while prohibited (s. 117.01(1)) · Cour d'appel du Québec
Nobody Saw the Gun2007R v Steele — Using a firearm in the commission of an indictable offence (s. 85(1)) · Supreme Court of Canada (British Columbia)
The Revolver and the Question2009R v Grant — Possession of a firearm for the purpose of transferring it (s. 100(1)) · Supreme Court of Canada (Ontario)
The Casino Tape2025R v Meier — Pointing a firearm (s. 87), possession offences (ss. 92, 94, 95), possession while prohibited (s. 117.01(1)), discharge with intent (s. 244(1)) · Court of Appeal of Manitoba
Just Over Her Head2025R v Baptiste — Pointing a firearm (s. 87) and recklessly discharging a firearm (s. 244.2(1)) · Court of Appeal for British Columbia
Six Counts, Five Guns2024R v Saunders — Careless storage of a firearm (s. 86) and multiple possession counts · Court of Appeal for Ontario
The Rifle on the Train1993R v Felawka — Carrying a concealed weapon (then s. 89(1), now s. 90) · Supreme Court of Canada (British Columbia)
A new real Canadian case every day. Read the brief, weigh the Crown against the defence, commit to a verdict, then see what the court decided — and why.