The decision regarding whether the case against a man convicted of first-degree murder will be dismissed is now in the hands of a British Columbia Supreme Court judge. Brandon Teixeira faces charges related to a murder believed to be linked to organized crime, and his lawyers have filed a Jordan application citing Charter rights violations due to case delays.
During a recent hearing, Justice Jennifer Duncan indicated that she will provide her decision at a later date, possibly before the scheduled hearing on Feb. 12. Teixeira was found guilty by a jury of murder, attempted murder, and firearm-related charges stemming from the 2017 shooting death of Nicholas Khabra in Surrey, B.C.
The Crown argued that Teixeira’s actions, including fleeing to California and living under an assumed name, contributed to the delays in the case. Teixeira’s lawyer countered that most delays were not solely due to the defense team, except for specific instances like his client’s escape.
Justice Duncan is assessing whether exceptional circumstances, as per the Jordan ruling, led to delays beyond the control of the Crown. Teixeira was extradited from California in April 2020 after his arrest in late 2019.
If Teixeira’s application to dismiss the charges is not granted, a sentencing hearing will be scheduled by the BC Prosecution Service.