Eric Seaman

The accused, Connor Doerr, was charged with aggravated assault following a physical altercation at a bar.

The court considered three issues: whether the Crown proved assault, the defence of self-defence, and causation of the victim's injuries.

The court found Mr. Doerr's testimony not credible and, based on video evidence, concluded that his actions were not defensive and were an excessive response.

The self-defence claim was disproven, and all elements of aggravated assault, including causation, were proven beyond a reasonable doubt.

The accused, an aboriginal woman and first-time offender, pleaded guilty to robbery.

While heavily intoxicated and appearing to be in late pregnancy, she entered a variety store, brandished a toy handgun, and demanded money, obtaining $200 before fleeing.

The Crown and defence jointly submitted for 60 days incarceration followed by probation.

The court imposed 30 days jail followed by two years probation, applying Gladue principles to balance denunciation and deterrence with rehabilitation and restorative justice considerations.

The sentence reflected the accused's traumatic background, including residential school legacy, loss of children to CAS care, death of her son, and mental health struggles, while acknowledging the seriousness of the offence and the need for some custodial time given her lack of follow-through on programming while previously at liberty.

The accused pleaded guilty to seven counts of theft under $5,000, committed through shoplifting to finance an Oxycontin addiction.

Following his initial release and subsequent bail violation, he pleaded guilty to additional charges including failing to attend court and breach of recognizance.

The central issue at sentencing was the quantum of jail time and the credit to be granted for pre-sentence custody, particularly regarding enhanced credit under section 719(3.1) of the Criminal Code.

The court imposed a sentence permitting the accused to access drug treatment at Westover Treatment Centre.