The accused was sentenced for robbery, assault with a weapon, and uttering threats.
The court considered the appropriate credit for pre‑sentence custody under s. 719 of the Criminal Code following the Truth in Sentencing Act amendments.
The judge held that the loss of statutory remission for pre‑trial detention does not automatically justify enhanced credit beyond the standard 1:1 ratio.
Enhanced credit may be granted only where the specific circumstances of the detention justify it.
Increased credit was granted in this case due to unusually harsh remand conditions involving prolonged cell confinement during a correctional officers’ work refusal.
