Fatal-impaired suspect clashes with counsel
Brandon Robert Reid, 37, of Fredericton, who’s accused of causing death of mother of his children insists on entering pleas as his defence lawyer requests time to review disclosure
A defence lawyer seeking time to review extensive disclosure in a case of impaired driving causing death sought the adjournment Friday even as his client demanded on pleading not guilty instead.
Brandon Robert Reid, 37, of Douglas Avenue, appeared in Fredericton provincial court by video conference from a custodial facility Friday, once again for the purpose of electing mode of trial and entering pleas.
He faces Oct. 25, 2024, charges of driving while impaired by cocaine and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and thereby causing the death of Justine Paul, having an elevated blood-drug concentration within two hours of driving and causing Paul’s death, and dangerous driving causing death.
