R. v. J.L.C.

R. v. J.L.C.

Given the aggravating features (young victims, position of trust, significant criminal record, profound victim impact) and limited mitigation, a sentence emphasizing denunciation and deterrence with opportunities for rehabilitation was fit: two consecutive 18 month terms were appropriate, but applying two-for-one...

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Citation
2012 BCSC 623
Parties
Crown: Her Majesty the Queen; Defendant: J.L.C.
Court
Supreme Court of British Columbia
Jurisdiction
Canada
Judgment Date
17 April 2012
Procedural Posture
Criminal Sexual Interference / Sentencing Hearing (oral Reasons for Sentence)
Outcome
Custodial sentence and ancillary orders imposed following sentencing hearing
Legal Topics
Sexual Interference, Sentencing Principles, Gladue/ipeelee Considerations, Probation Conditions, DNA Order, Firearm Prohibition, Sex Offender Registration
Source Language
english
Criminal Law Aboriginal Sentencing Child Sexual Abuse Sentencing Sexual Interference Sentencing Principles Gladue/ipeelee Considerations Probation Conditions +3 more

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Parties

Her Majesty the Queen

Crown

J.L.C.

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Sexual Interference / Sentencing Hearing (oral Reasons for Sentence)

Legal Issues

  1. 1 What is a fit and proportionate sentence for sexual interference against children by a person in a position of trust
  2. 2 Whether sentences should be consecutive or concurrent and application of totality
  3. 3 Application of Gladue/Ipeelee and role of Aboriginal background in sentencing

Ratio Decidendi

Given the aggravating features (young victims, position of trust, significant criminal record, profound victim impact) and limited mitigation, a sentence emphasizing denunciation and deterrence with opportunities for rehabilitation was fit: two consecutive 18 month terms were appropriate, but applying two-for-one credit for one year custody served reduced the active custodial term to one year; this was to be followed by three years probation with comprehensive conditions and further statutory orders (DNA, firearm prohibition, sex-offender registration, 10-year employment restriction).

Court Disposition

Custodial sentence and ancillary orders imposed following sentencing hearing

Orders

  • 10 year prohibition on employment or volunteer positions of trust with persons under 16 (s.161(1)(b))
  • Order authorizing forensic DNA sampling and registration in National DNA Databank (s.487.051(1))