Dr. Behzad Goodarzi

The applicant was injured in a motor vehicle accident and sought statutory accident benefits.

The respondent insurer denied several benefits, arguing the applicant's injuries fell within the Minor Injury Guideline (MIG).

The Licence Appeal Tribunal found that while the applicant's physical injuries were minor, his psychological impairments, including an adjustment disorder and depression, removed him from the MIG.

The Tribunal granted the treatment plans for a psychological assessment and psychological services.

However, the claims for a non-earner benefit, physiotherapy, and chiropractic treatments were dismissed, as the applicant failed to prove a complete inability to carry on a normal life or that the physical treatments were reasonable and necessary.

The offender was convicted of aggravated sexual assault, aggravated assault, forcible confinement, and other offences against a sex trade worker.

The Crown sought a sentence of 7-9 years and a long-term offender designation.

The court reviewed the offender's extensive criminal record, history of domestic violence, and psychiatric assessments indicating a moderate to high risk of sexual re-offending.

The court sentenced the offender to 8 years in custody, less pre-sentence credit, and designated him a long-term offender subject to a 10-year long-term supervision order.