Answer the following questions for the case: R v. Williams, 2023 MBCA 1

https://canlii.ca/t/jvbgk

Summary:

At the trial level, Williams faced charges of second-degree murder and manslaughter. The trial judge ultimately acquitted him of second-degree murder but convicted him of manslaughter.

The appellant, The Crown, represents the prosecution. They are appealing the conviction handed down at the trial level. As the appellant, The Crown seeks to challenge the decision and contest the trial judge's decision. The respondent, Rodney Bryon Williams, and his role is to uphold the conviction and defend against the appeal brought by the Crown.

1. What are the legal issues/grounds for appeal being brought to the Court of Appeal and what are the parties arguing with respect to each of these issues? (4 marks)
2. What is the Appeal Court's decision in this case? Explain the rationale (reasons) for the Appeal Court's decision in this case. (5 marks)
3. List two legal precedents that were followed in this appeal. Explain how each of these precedents were used by the Appeal Court. (4 marks)
4. If you were a Court of Appeal Judge in this case, what decision would you have made? Explain why using at least one example from the case. (4 marks)