R. v. Thompson

R. v. Thompson

Given the conviction for first‑degree murder and pursuant to s.745(a) of the Criminal Code, the appropriate sentence is life imprisonment with no eligibility for parole for 25 years; the gravity, cowardly and despicable nature of the crime requires a sentence emphasizing denunciation, deterrence and public protection rather than rehabilitation.

Citation
2012 NSSC 375
Parties
Crown/prosecution: Her Majesty The Queen; Accused/defendant: Chaze Lamar Thompson
Court
Supreme Court of Nova Scotia
Jurisdiction
Canada
Judgment Date
11 October 2012
Procedural Posture
Criminal First‑degree Murder / Sentencing Following Jury Verdict
Outcome
Accused convicted of first‑degree murder and sentenced to life imprisonment with no eligibility for parole for 25 years.
Legal Topics
First‑degree Murder, Life Imprisonment, Parole Ineligibility Under S.745(a), Deterrence, Denunciation
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Sentencing Homicide First‑degree Murder Life Imprisonment Parole Ineligibility Under S.745(a) Deterrence Denunciation

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Parties

Her Majesty The Queen

Crown/prosecution

Chaze Lamar Thompson

Accused/defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal First‑degree Murder / Sentencing Following Jury Verdict

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for first‑degree murder under the Criminal Code
  2. 2 Application of s.745(a) parole ineligibility
  3. 3 Weight to be given to denunciation, deterrence, protection of the public versus rehabilitation

Ratio Decidendi

Given the conviction for first‑degree murder and pursuant to s.745(a) of the Criminal Code, the appropriate sentence is life imprisonment with no eligibility for parole for 25 years; the gravity, cowardly and despicable nature of the crime requires a sentence emphasizing denunciation, deterrence and public protection rather than rehabilitation.

Court Disposition

Accused convicted of first‑degree murder and sentenced to life imprisonment with no eligibility for parole for 25 years.

Orders

  • Sentenced to imprisonment for life without eligibility for parole for 25 years pursuant to s.745(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada.
  • Sheriff's deputies to take the prisoner out of the courtroom.