John Lefurgey

The accused was convicted by a jury of multiple historical and recent sexual offences against four minor victims, including his biological daughter and step-daughter.

The court applied the Kienapple principle to stay two sexual assault charges.

In determining the sentence, the court analyzed the retroactivity of the Truth in Sentencing Act, concluding it did not apply to offences committed before it came into force.

The court awarded 1.5 to 1 credit for pre-sentence custody due to loss of parole eligibility and conditions.

The accused was sentenced to a total of 54 months, reduced by 42 months of pre-sentence credit, resulting in 12 months of further custody and three years of probation.

The offenders were sentenced for their roles in a conspiracy to import large quantities of cocaine using a Medivac plane, as well as related trafficking and proceeds of crime offences.

The court weighed the gravity of the offences, the offenders' respective roles, and the principles of totality and parity.

After applying a 1.5 to 1 credit for two years of pre-trial custody due to harsh conditions, the court sentenced the first offender to an effective term of 6 years and the second offender to an effective term of 2 years less a day.

Two accused were tried on numerous drug‑related offences including conspiracies to import cocaine, conspiracy to launder proceeds of crime, trafficking, and participation in a criminal organization.

The Crown relied heavily on intercepted communications detailing several alleged conspiracies, including the “Flowers”, “Medivac”, and “Wooden Shoes” schemes.

The court held that mere discussions of criminal plans do not establish conspiracy without proof of an agreement to commit the unlawful act.

One conspiracy to import cocaine through a medical evacuation aircraft was proven against both accused, while other alleged import conspiracies were not established.

The court also convicted one accused of conspiracy to launder proceeds of crime and several trafficking and possession‑for‑the‑purpose offences, while dismissing the criminal organization charge for lack of evidence of structured organization.