R. v. Way

R. v. Way

Given the quantity of cocaine (49.33 g) and applicable jurisprudence, but taking into account the offender's youth, first offence status, employment, remorse and rehabilitation prospects, a federal sentence of two years and one month appropriately balances denunciation and deterrence with mitigation; ancillary...

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Citation
2015 NSSC 14
Parties
Crown: Her Majesty the Queen; Offender/accused: Brandon Kyle Way
Court
Supreme Court of Nova Scotia
Jurisdiction
Canada
Judgment Date
13 January 2015
Procedural Posture
Criminal Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (s.5(2) Possession for Purpose of Trafficking) / Sentencing
Outcome
Offender convicted and sentenced to federal incarceration of two years and one month; ancillary orders imposed including firearm prohibition, DNA sample, forfeiture of seized items; victim surcharge waived.
Legal Topics
Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking, Sentencing Principles (denunciation, Deterrence, Proportionality), Forfeiture and DNA Orders, Firearm Prohibition
Source Language
english
Criminal Law Drug Offences Sentencing Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Sentencing Principles (denunciation, Deterrence, Proportionality) Forfeiture and DNA Orders Firearm Prohibition

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Parties

Her Majesty the Queen

Crown

Brandon Kyle Way

Offender/accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (s.5(2) Possession for Purpose of Trafficking) / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for possession of 49.33 grams of cocaine
  2. 2 Whether federal incarceration is required or whether mitigating factors justify reduced federal time
  3. 3 Balancing mitigation (youth, first offence, employment, remorse, rehabilitation prospects) against the seriousness and quantity of the drug offence

Ratio Decidendi

Given the quantity of cocaine (49.33 g) and applicable jurisprudence, but taking into account the offender's youth, first offence status, employment, remorse and rehabilitation prospects, a federal sentence of two years and one month appropriately balances denunciation and deterrence with mitigation; ancillary orders for firearm prohibition, DNA sampling and forfeiture are authorized under the Criminal Code and CDSA.

Court Disposition

Offender convicted and sentenced to federal incarceration of two years and one month; ancillary orders imposed including firearm prohibition, DNA sample, forfeiture of seized items; victim surcharge waived.

Orders

  • Sentence of incarceration: two years and one month to be served in a Federal institution for offence contrary to s.5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
  • Firearm prohibition under Criminal Code s.109: prohibited from possessing firearms, restricted or prohibited weapons/ammunition and explosives for 10 years from release and prohibited firearms/restricted firearms/prohibited devices/prohibited weapons for life as specified