R. v. Sandeson

R. v. Sandeson

The judge applied s.724(2) to accept facts consistent with the jury verdict, and under s.235 and s.745 imposed the mandatory life sentence with 25 years parole ineligibility; ancillary orders (primary DNA order and 10-year weapons prohibition) were authorized under s.109; pre-sentence custody of 693 days was calculated under s.746.

Citation
2017 NSSC 193
Parties
Crown: Her Majesty the Queen; Accused: William Michael Sandeson
Court
Supreme Court of Nova Scotia
Jurisdiction
Canada
Judgment Date
13 July 2017
Procedural Posture
Criminal First Degree Murder / Sentencing Decision
Outcome
Accused convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life imprisonment with parole ineligibility for 25 years; ancillary orders imposed; forfeiture hearing to be scheduled.
Legal Topics
First Degree Murder, Life Imprisonment, Parole Ineligibility, Pre Sentence Custody Calculation, DNA Order, Weapons Prohibition, Forfeiture
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Homicide Sentencing Evidence Parole Law First Degree Murder Life Imprisonment Parole Ineligibility +4 more

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Parties

Her Majesty the Queen

Crown

William Michael Sandeson

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal First Degree Murder / Sentencing Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Proper sentence for first-degree murder under the Criminal Code
  2. 2 Judge's factual findings consistent with a jury verdict under s.724(2)
  3. 3 Calculation of time served in custody under s.746

Ratio Decidendi

The judge applied s.724(2) to accept facts consistent with the jury verdict, and under s.235 and s.745 imposed the mandatory life sentence with 25 years parole ineligibility; ancillary orders (primary DNA order and 10-year weapons prohibition) were authorized under s.109; pre-sentence custody of 693 days was calculated under s.746.

Court Disposition

Accused convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life imprisonment with parole ineligibility for 25 years; ancillary orders imposed; forfeiture hearing to be scheduled.

Orders

  • Sentence: imprisonment for life
  • Parole ineligibility set at 25 years from date of sentence