R. v. Louie

R. v. Louie

Given multiple aggravating factors (significant age disparity, multiple penetrative acts, risk of pregnancy, supply of alcohol to a minor, attempted recantation, prior sexual offence and commission while on probation), the offender's demonstrated pattern of offending when intoxicated, and the need for denunciation...

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Citation
2014 BCSC 552
Parties
Crown: Regina; Accused: Philip Guy Edison Louie; Complainant: Complainant (minor)
Court
Supreme Court of British Columbia
Jurisdiction
Canada
Judgment Date
7 March 2014
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing (post Guilty Plea)
Outcome
Accused pleaded guilty to sexual interference; sentenced to 18 months' imprisonment followed by three years' probation; ancillary orders imposed including DNA sample to national databank, lifetime sex offender information registration, firearms prohibitions and employment/volunteer restrictions regarding persons...
Legal Topics
Sexual Interference, Probation, DNA Databank, Sex Offender Registration, Firearms Prohibition, Ancillary Orders, Mitigation and Aggravation
Source Language
english
Criminal Law Sex Offences Sentencing Indigenous Offender Sentencing Sexual Interference Probation DNA Databank Sex Offender Registration +3 more

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Parties

Regina

Crown

Philip Guy Edison Louie

Accused

Complainant (minor)

Complainant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing (post Guilty Plea)

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate length and nature of custody for sexual interference involving a minor
  2. 2 Whether a conditional sentence is available given mandatory minimums
  3. 3 Weight to be given to aboriginal status in sentencing

Ratio Decidendi

Given multiple aggravating factors (significant age disparity, multiple penetrative acts, risk of pregnancy, supply of alcohol to a minor, attempted recantation, prior sexual offence and commission while on probation), the offender's demonstrated pattern of offending when intoxicated, and the need for denunciation and general deterrence, a custodial sentence of 18 months followed by three years' probation, together with specified ancillary orders (DNA, lifetime sex‑offender registration, firearms prohibitions, employment restrictions), is proportionate and necessary to protect the public and promote rehabilitation; conditional sentence unavailable due to mandatory minimum regime.

Court Disposition

Accused pleaded guilty to sexual interference; sentenced to 18 months' imprisonment followed by three years' probation; ancillary orders imposed including DNA sample to national databank, lifetime sex offender information registration, firearms prohibitions and employment/volunteer restrictions regarding persons...

Orders

  • Prohibition under s.161(1)(b): for 10 years from release, not to seek, obtain or continue employment or volunteer positions involving trust or authority over persons under 16 years