R. v. Mavros

R. v. Mavros

Judge imposed individual fit sentences for each count, applied totality to reduce the cumulative sentence from 15 to 12 years, then applied 3 years credit for pre‑sentence custody yielding an aggregate custodial sentence of nine additional years; refused Crown's s.743.6 application for delayed parole eligibility and made mandatory and discretionary ancillary orders (firearms prohibition, DNA, SOIRA, communication prohibition, exemption from victim fine surcharge).

Citation
2014 BCSC 2347
Parties
Crown: Regina; Accused: Christopher George Mavros; Complainant: A.P.; Complainant: C.D.
Court
Supreme Court of British Columbia
Jurisdiction
Canada
Judgment Date
24 October 2014
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
Accused convicted on multiple counts; aggregate custodial sentence of nine further years imposed (after credit for pre-sentence custody); additional ancillary orders made; delayed parole eligibility under s.743.6 denied.
Legal Topics
Assault, Sexual Assault, Strangulation (choking), Unlawful Confinement, Threats, Obstruction of Justice, Breach of Bail/no Contact Order, Pre Sentence Custody Credit, Parole Eligibility (s.743.6), DNA Orders, Firearms Prohibition, Sex Offender Registration (soira), Totality Principle
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Sentencing Sexual Offences Domestic Violence Evidence Assault Sexual Assault Strangulation (choking) +10 more

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Parties

Regina

Crown

Christopher George Mavros

Accused

A.P.

Complainant

C.D.

Complainant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate global and individual sentences for multiple violent and sexual offences
  2. 2 Application of the totality principle to consecutive sentences
  3. 3 Extent of credit for pre-sentence custody after Truth in Sentencing amendments

Ratio Decidendi

Judge imposed individual fit sentences for each count, applied totality to reduce the cumulative sentence from 15 to 12 years, then applied 3 years credit for pre‑sentence custody yielding an aggregate custodial sentence of nine additional years; refused Crown's s.743.6 application for delayed parole eligibility and made mandatory and discretionary ancillary orders (firearms prohibition, DNA, SOIRA, communication prohibition, exemption from victim fine surcharge).

Court Disposition

Accused convicted on multiple counts; aggregate custodial sentence of nine further years imposed (after credit for pre-sentence custody); additional ancillary orders made; delayed parole eligibility under s.743.6 denied.

Orders

  • Count 1: 4 years imprisonment
  • Count 2: 4 years concurrent to Count 1 (reduced from 7 years to give 3 years credit for pre-sentence custody)