Louise Charette

The Applicant sought financial compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for physical and psychological injuries sustained after intervening in a domestic assault.

The offender was convicted of assault.

The Board found that the Applicant was a victim of a crime of violence and awarded $9,000 for pain and suffering, along with $2,400 for future counselling expenses.

The Applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for injuries allegedly sustained in an assault.

The Board found the Applicant's evidence regarding the cause of his injuries to be inconsistent and unreliable, noting that his injuries could have resulted from a fall due to heavy intoxication.

The Board concluded the Applicant failed to prove on a balance of probabilities that he was a victim of a crime of violence and dismissed the application.

The Applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board after witnessing the violent murder of her brother, who was dragged by a vehicle and subsequently shot.

The Applicant was also struck by the vehicle during the incident.

The Board found the Applicant was a direct victim of assault and also suffered compensable mental and nervous shock from witnessing the murder.

The Board awarded $4,000 for pain and suffering from the assault, $9,000 for mental and nervous shock, and $2,400 for future counselling, while denying claims for undocumented expenses.

The applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board following the murder of her son.

The Board found that the son was a victim of a crime of violence and awarded the maximum allowable lump sum of $25,000, apportioned among three applicants.

The applicant was awarded $10,000 for funeral expenses and $2,400 for bereavement counselling.

Claims for loss of income, past counselling, and trial attendance expenses were denied as the applicant was not the direct victim and the expenses fell outside the Board's compensable scope.

The applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board following the murder of his son.

The Board found that the deceased was a victim of a crime of violence and awarded the applicant $8,114.90 for funeral expenses and $2,400 for future bereavement counselling.

Claims for loss of income, past counselling, and trial attendance expenses were denied as they did not meet the statutory criteria or the Board's usual practices.

The applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board following the murder of his brother.

The applicant claimed expenses for bereavement counselling, loss of income, and attendance at the criminal trial.

The Board awarded $2,000 for future bereavement counselling but denied the claims for loss of income, past counselling, and trial attendance expenses, noting that the applicant was not a direct victim and the maximum allowable lump sum of $25,000 for the incident had already been reached.

The Applicant sought financial compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for physical and psychological injuries sustained during an unprovoked assault by two offenders.

The offenders were convicted of aggravated assault and assault causing bodily harm.

The Board found the Applicant to be a victim of a crime of violence under the Compensation for Victims of Crime Act.

The Board awarded $10,000 for pain and suffering, noting the severity of the facial fractures and the exacerbation of pre-existing anxiety and PTSD, along with $1,249.32 for travel and hotel expenses, for a total award of $11,249.32.

The applicant sought a review of a single member's decision awarding her compensation for injuries sustained during an assault by an offender known to her.

The review panel admitted new medical evidence, finding the applicant's pre-existing brain injury had hindered her ability to present her case initially.

The panel concluded the original member made a serious error of law by overlooking documented evidence of the applicant's injuries, including dog bites and the exacerbation of her brain injury.

The panel overturned the original order and increased the award for pain and suffering and future treatment expenses.

The Applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for injuries sustained during an armed robbery.

Although the Board found the Applicant was a victim of a crime of violence, it denied compensation under section 17(1) of the Compensation for Victims of Crime Act.

The Board held that the Applicant's extensive criminal record, which included 40 convictions for violent crimes such as armed robbery and sexual assault, was a relevant circumstance that outweighed his injuries, making an award from public funds unreasonable.

The applicant sought financial compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board after being shot multiple times in an unprovoked attack, which police believed was a case of mistaken identity.

The Board found that the applicant was a victim of a crime of violence and suffered physical injuries, including nerve damage and ongoing pain.

The Board awarded $15,000 for pain and suffering but denied claims for travel and treatment expenses due to a lack of supporting receipts.

The applicant filed a claim for compensation with the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board.

Despite being served with a notice of hearing, the applicant failed to appear.

The Board proceeded in the applicant's absence pursuant to section 7(1) of the Statutory Powers Procedure Act and dismissed the application as abandoned.

The Applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for injuries sustained during an aggravated assault.

The Applicant was assaulted with a hammer by an offender while attending a residence to participate in the illegal drug trade.

The Board found that the Applicant was a victim of a crime of violence.

However, applying section 17(1) of the Compensation for Victims of Crime Act, the Board refused compensation due to the Applicant's extensive criminal history of violent offences and his contributory behaviour in knowingly participating in illegal drug activities with individuals known to be violent.

The applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for injuries sustained during an unprovoked assault at a shelter, where the alleged offender stabbed him multiple times and set his bed on fire.

The Board found on a balance of probabilities that the applicant was a victim of a crime of violence, despite the alleged offender not being convicted of the specific offences against the applicant.

The Board awarded $9,000 for pain and suffering but denied claims for medical, dental, and travel expenses due to a lack of supporting documentation.

The Applicant sought financial compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for pain and suffering resulting from a physical assault.

The offender was convicted in criminal court.

The Board found that the Applicant proved on a balance of probabilities that his physical injuries, including a head laceration and concussion, resulted from the crime of violence.

The Board awarded the Applicant $4,000.00 for pain and suffering.

The Applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for injuries sustained in a stabbing incident.

The Board found that the Applicant was a victim of a crime of violence and suffered severe injuries.

However, the Board noted that the Applicant failed to fully cooperate with the police investigation, which hindered the apprehension of the main offender.

Consequently, while the Board did not deny compensation entirely due to the severity of the injuries, it reduced the award.

The Applicant was awarded a total of $11,000 for pain and suffering and loss of income, plus pre-authorized counselling expenses.

The Applicant sought compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board for injuries sustained when an employee threw a knife at her, penetrating her chest.

Although the Applicant claimed the incident was an accident and the alleged offender was acquitted of criminal charges, the Board found on a balance of probabilities that the injuries resulted from a crime of violence.

The Board awarded the Applicant $16,595.50 for pain and suffering, medical expenses, future counselling, and loss of income.