Criminal Negligence (Sentencing Cases)
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Case Digests
| Case Name | Prv. | Crt. | Sentence | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R v Dedeckere, 2017 ONCA 799 (CanLII), per curiam | ON | CA | 1 year imprisonment | The offender plead guilty to criminal negligence causing bodily harm. He attempted to kill himself by driving into a power poll and incidentally caused serious harm to a pedestrian. Mental health played a significant role in the offence. The Court of appeal overturned a 2 year sentence. |
Causing Death
| Case Name | Prv. | Crt. | Sentence | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R v Calahoo, 2019 ABQB 30 (CanLII) | AB | SC | 6 years | |
| R v Calahoo, 2019 ABQB 30 (CanLII), per Ross J | AB | SC | 2 years less a day imprisonment | Shaking 2 month old baby resulting in child's death |
Unreported
- [1] 2 years, 4 months (NS)