R. v. W.F.G.

R. v. W.F.G.

The offence was a serious breach of trust against a newly adult Aboriginal woman who was intoxicated and unconscious; Gladue factors were considered but did not outweigh the need for denunciation and deterrence given the gravity and the offender's prior similar conviction, so a custodial sentence of 28 months was...

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Citation
2022 BCSC 1394
Parties
Crown: Regina; Accused: W.F.G.
Court
Supreme Court of British Columbia
Jurisdiction
Canada
Judgment Date
10 August 2022
Procedural Posture
Criminal Sexual Assault / Sentencing (post Conviction)
Outcome
Accused convicted and sentenced to imprisonment
Legal Topics
Sexual Assault, Sentencing Principles, Gladue Factors, Aggravating and Mitigating Factors, Ancillary Orders
Source Language
english
Criminal Law Sentencing Indigenous Law/gladue Sexual Assault Sentencing Principles Gladue Factors Aggravating and Mitigating Factors Ancillary Orders

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Parties

Regina

Crown

W.F.G.

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal Sexual Assault / Sentencing (post Conviction)

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentencing range for non-penile but invasive sexual assault (digital/oral) on an unconscious victim
  2. 2 Balancing s.718.04 (vulnerable Aboriginal female victim: denunciation and deterrence) with s.718.2(e) Gladue remedial considerations for an Aboriginal offender
  3. 3 Weight to be given to a prior similar sexual assault conviction

Ratio Decidendi

The offence was a serious breach of trust against a newly adult Aboriginal woman who was intoxicated and unconscious; Gladue factors were considered but did not outweigh the need for denunciation and deterrence given the gravity and the offender's prior similar conviction, so a custodial sentence of 28 months was fit and imposed.

Court Disposition

Accused convicted and sentenced to imprisonment

Orders

  • 28 months imprisonment for sexual assault
  • DNA order (Criminal Code ss.487.04(a), 487.051(1))