G. D. Lemon

The offender was convicted by a jury of second-degree murder for killing his grandfather using a hammer and a dog leash.

The Crown sought a 17-year period of parole ineligibility, while the defence sought 10 years.

The court considered the offender's untreated mental health issues, including schizophrenia, alongside the brutal and unprovoked nature of the attack.

Balancing the aggravating factors and the jury's recommendations against the mitigating factors, the court set the period of parole ineligibility at 15 years.

The accused was charged with manslaughter after a neighbourly dispute escalated.

The accused went to the deceased's garage to discuss an altercation that occurred the previous day between their wives.

The deceased became angry, threatened to kill the accused, and reached for what appeared to be a handgun (later determined to be a pellet gun).

In response, the accused punched the deceased once in the head, causing a rare vertebral artery tear that resulted in death.

The court found that the accused acted in lawful self-defence under section 34 of the Criminal Code, as he reasonably believed force was being threatened and his response was proportionate.

The accused was found not guilty.

The moving party brought a motion to release garnished funds back to her for living expenses and to change custody of the children.

The responding party brought a cross-motion for directions and substituted service.

The court dismissed the request to return the garnished funds, noting that costs orders must be enforced and the funds should be released to the responding party.

The court also dismissed the request for a change of custody as premature.

The responding party's request for email service was granted on consent.