Appeal
The case was later appealed by the Court of Appeal of Alberta, and a new trial was ordered. In the appeal the judge stated that Brydges did not waive his right to a lawyer, instead, due to the context of the conversation between Brydges and the Police, it was agreed that he was merely considering the cost of a lawyer.
Additionally, the judge said that Brydges didn't understand his Charter rights, and was not capable of waiving them, since it was the duty of the police to inform him that he had the right to seek legal counsel.
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