R v. DRMG

R v. DRMG

Given the extreme and permanent injuries to an 18-month-old victim, the abuse of a position of trust and the significant aggravating factors, but weighing the accused's youth, first-offender status, some engagement with counselling and prospects for rehabilitation, a custodial sentence of 54 months is the fit and proportionate sentence that reflects denunciation, deterrence and rehabilitation requirements.

Citation
2016 NSSC 306
Parties
Crown: Her Majesty the Queen; Accused: DRMG
Court
Supreme Court of Nova Scotia
Jurisdiction
Canada
Judgment Date
21 October 2016
Procedural Posture
Criminal Sentencing / Sentencing Decision
Outcome
Accused sentenced to 54 months imprisonment for aggravated assault (s.268(1) Criminal Code); ancillary orders made.
Legal Topics
Aggravated Assault, Sentencing Principles, Aggravating and Mitigating Factors, Position of Trust, Publication Restriction (s.486.4), Ancillary Orders (dna, Firearms, No Contact)
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Sentencing Child Protection Evidence Aggravated Assault Sentencing Principles Aggravating and Mitigating Factors Position of Trust +2 more

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Parties

Her Majesty the Queen

Crown

DRMG

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal Sentencing / Sentencing Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused foresaw bodily harm such that aggravated assault is established
  2. 2 Appropriate weight of aggravating factors (victim under 18, abuse of trust, permanent injury)
  3. 3 Appropriate sentence balancing denunciation/deterrence and rehabilitation

Ratio Decidendi

Given the extreme and permanent injuries to an 18-month-old victim, the abuse of a position of trust and the significant aggravating factors, but weighing the accused's youth, first-offender status, some engagement with counselling and prospects for rehabilitation, a custodial sentence of 54 months is the fit and proportionate sentence that reflects denunciation, deterrence and rehabilitation requirements.

Court Disposition

Accused sentenced to 54 months imprisonment for aggravated assault (s.268(1) Criminal Code); ancillary orders made.

Orders

  • Imprisonment: 54 months custody.
  • Prohibition on possessing any firearm, crossbow, restricted weapon, ammunition and explosive substance for 10 years pursuant to s.109 Criminal Code.