But Judge Colin Flynn ruled an emotional disturbance does not meet the criteria for a charge of disturbing the peace. NTV journalist Heather Gillis snapped this photo of the truck from which Justin Penton yelled obscenities at her. In this case, Penton omitted the word "right," but the judge used the phrases interchangeably in court. 'My decision on the facts of this case does not mean that these noted words can be said … with impunity.' "It very much depends on the circumstances and context of the case whether such words would attract criminal liability.

Source: CBC News February 20, 2018 15:00 UTC