R. v. Kagan

R. v. Kagan

The court concluded it was not satisfied that serving the sentence in the community would not endanger public safety given the offender's impulsive and violent history and psychiatric profile; accordingly a conditional sentence was refused and the court imposed ten months imprisonment followed by one year of...

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Citation
2003 NSSC 153
Parties
Prosecution: Her Majesty the Queen; Accused: Paul David Kagan
Court
Supreme Court of Nova Scotia
Jurisdiction
Canada
Judgment Date
4 July 2003
Procedural Posture
Criminal Aggravated Assault / Sentencing Decision
Outcome
Offender sentenced to ten months imprisonment and one year probation; ancillary orders made including 10-year firearms prohibition, forfeiture of weapon and DNA order; victim surcharge waived.
Legal Topics
Aggravated Assault, Conditional Sentence, Probation, Firearms Prohibition, Forfeiture, DNA Order
Source Language
english
Criminal Law Sentencing Aggravated Assault Conditional Sentence Probation Firearms Prohibition Forfeiture DNA Order

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Parties

Her Majesty the Queen

Prosecution

Paul David Kagan

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal Aggravated Assault / Sentencing Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether a conditional sentence may be imposed
  2. 2 Whether serving the sentence in the community would endanger the safety of the community
  3. 3 Appropriate length and type of sentence for aggravated assault

Ratio Decidendi

The court concluded it was not satisfied that serving the sentence in the community would not endanger public safety given the offender's impulsive and violent history and psychiatric profile; accordingly a conditional sentence was refused and the court imposed ten months imprisonment followed by one year of probation with specific conditions, plus statutory ancillary orders.

Court Disposition

Offender sentenced to ten months imprisonment and one year probation; ancillary orders made including 10-year firearms prohibition, forfeiture of weapon and DNA order; victim surcharge waived.

Orders

  • Imprisonment for ten months.
  • Probation for one year with conditions: keep the peace and be of good behaviour; appear before the Court when required; notify Court or Probation Officer of any change of name, address or employment within 72 hours; report to a Probation Officer within two days of expiration of imprisonment and as directed; not...