The appellant was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to life imprisonment with a 15-year parole ineligibility period.
He appealed both the conviction and the sentence.
The Court of Appeal dismissed the conviction appeal, finding the jury was properly instructed and the verdict was reasonable.
However, the Court allowed the sentence appeal, finding the trial judge over-emphasized the appellant's dangerousness without adequately considering his personal circumstances, including his lack of a criminal record and tragic background.
The parole ineligibility period was reduced to 12 years.
