The case takes place on December 28, 2009 at a condominium in Halifax, where the appellant, Erin Lee MacDonald, was entertaining coworkers before the whole incident occurred. Throughout the evening, loud music was coming from the unit which resulted in the building’s concierge, Mr. Sears, to receive a noise complaint from another tenant. He knocked on MacDonald’s door and received no response, however as he was about to depart, he witnessed the guests exiting the unit. Mr. Sears took this opportunity to ask Mr. MacDonald to lower the volume of his music, however the man refused and began to hurl foul language directed at the concierge. This prompted Mr. Sears to contact the Halifax Regional Police who sent out Constable Pierce to deal with the situation. For a second time, MacDonald was asked to turn down his music, however instead he chose to slam the door shut and swear at Cst. Pierce, who in turn, proceeded to contact her supervisor.
Half an hour later, Sergeant Boyd arrived at the scene and the three of them went to the unit. Sgt. Boyd attempted to get MacDonald to answer the door by knocking on it, kicking at it and even shouting that he was from the Halifax Regional Police. Approximately five minutes later, …show more content…
Though, one must always take “the harm principle” into consideration. This serves as a protection because it states that people “cannot use one’s own liberty to infringe on that of another”. This guarantees that no one disturbs the governing rule of equality and shows that we, as people, are not above each other. The Charter of Rights and Freedoms clearly highlights the fundamental freedoms that the citizens of Canada possess. Through Legal Liberalism the most significant factor is the individual, you can pursue whatever self-interests you want, however it must not come at the cost of another person’s
Half an hour later, Sergeant Boyd arrived at the scene and the three of them went to the unit. Sgt. Boyd attempted to get MacDonald to answer the door by knocking on it, kicking at it and even shouting that he was from the Halifax Regional Police. Approximately five minutes later, …show more content…
Though, one must always take “the harm principle” into consideration. This serves as a protection because it states that people “cannot use one’s own liberty to infringe on that of another”. This guarantees that no one disturbs the governing rule of equality and shows that we, as people, are not above each other. The Charter of Rights and Freedoms clearly highlights the fundamental freedoms that the citizens of Canada possess. Through Legal Liberalism the most significant factor is the individual, you can pursue whatever self-interests you want, however it must not come at the cost of another person’s