What is the test for leaving a copy of a search warrant at the residence?
British Columbia, Canada
The following excerpt is from Regina v. Hoang, 2004 BCPC 324 (CanLII):
It is the accused’s contention that it was not sufficient for the officers to leave a copy of the search warrant at the residence. They must go further and provide him with a copy to peruse. Anything less, says the accused, renders the search unreasonable within the meaning of Section 8 of the Charter. In this submission the accused relies upon Regina v. Bohn.
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