Accused Quebec election-night shooter to have legal-aid hearing on Feb. 25
MONTREAL – A hearing on whether Quebec’s accused election-night shooter can obtain legal aid will determine how his criminal trial will proceed next year.
Richard Henry Bain was back in a Montreal courtroom today and found out that a judge has been assigned to deal with the issue of his legal representation.
Bain is charged with first-degree murder and attempted murder after an attack at a Montreal club in September 2012 as Premier Pauline Marois celebrated her election victory.
A hearing has been set for Feb. 25 for Bain’s proposed lawyer and the Quebec government to argue their case.
The outcome will have an impact on his murder trial.
A judge says the trial will begin in January 2015 if Bain represents himself, while it may begin a little later if he’s able to secure a lawyer.
Bain said today he plans to subpoena some 150 witnesses if he represents himself.
He was previously ruled ineligible for legal aid.
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