Overview
- Lich’s lawyers asked the Ontario Court of Appeal to set aside the conviction or order a new trial, calling the verdict unreasonable.
- The appeal contends the judge drew on material admissible only against co-accused Chris Barber when assessing Lich’s conduct.
- Defence counsel says Lich’s public communications urged peace and fell within constitutionally protected political expression.
- Lich continues to serve an 18‑month conditional sentence, reduced to about 15.5 months, with 12 months of house arrest followed by curfew.
- Barber’s post-sentencing proceedings remain open as prosecutors seek to seize his truck, delaying arguments and extending his window to pursue an appeal.