R v SCW – 2019 BCCA 405 (Geopel JA): [30] Of note, however, is that Lacasse did not concern a statutory aggravating factor. While in Lacasse intoxication was an element of the impaired driving offence, intoxication was not a statutory aggravating factor under the Criminal Code. Lacasse makes no mention of the treatment of statutory aggravating factors that are themselves Read more...
R v Duyck – 2019 BCPC 330 (Harris): [1] Mr. Duyck pled guilty to breaching his probation. Before commencing the sentencing hearing the Crown requested that the court order the preparation of a Pre-Sentence Report (“PSR”) with a psychological component. Counsel for Mr. Duyck opposed the Crown’s request arguing that a PSR was not necessary and if the court determined Read more...