R. v. Griffiths

R. v. Griffiths

Given the violent purse-snatching, the accused's extensive prior record and the need for deterrence and denunciation, a custodial sentence of three years is warranted; statutory provisions require provision of a DNA sample and a ten-year firearms prohibition.

Citation
2007 BCSC 220
Parties
Crown: Regina; Defendant: Daniel Adam Griffiths
Court
Supreme Court of British Columbia
Jurisdiction
Canada
Judgment Date
26 January 2007
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
Accused sentenced to three years imprisonment; DNA sample to be provided; ten year firearms prohibition ordered.
Legal Topics
Robbery, Deterrence, Denunciation, Prior Convictions, DNA Sampling, Firearms Prohibition
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Sentencing Robbery Deterrence Denunciation Prior Convictions DNA Sampling Firearms Prohibition

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Parties

Regina

Crown

Daniel Adam Griffiths

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate term of imprisonment for robbery given extensive prior record
  2. 2 Whether deterrence and denunciation justify a lengthy custodial sentence
  3. 3 Application of Criminal Code provisions for DNA sample and firearms prohibition

Ratio Decidendi

Given the violent purse-snatching, the accused's extensive prior record and the need for deterrence and denunciation, a custodial sentence of three years is warranted; statutory provisions require provision of a DNA sample and a ten-year firearms prohibition.

Court Disposition

Accused sentenced to three years imprisonment; DNA sample to be provided; ten year firearms prohibition ordered.

Orders

  • Three years imprisonment
  • Provide DNA sample pursuant to s.487.05(1)(b) Criminal Code