The court accepted a joint submission on sentence for James Dobbs, who pled guilty to manslaughter, indignity to a body, and aggravated assault.
The sentence included 16 years for manslaughter, 3 years consecutive for indignity to a body, and 6 years consecutive for aggravated assault, for a total of 25 years less pre-sentence custody.
The court discussed the principles of denunciation, general and specific deterrence, and rehabilitation, and found the joint submission appropriate given the aggravating and mitigating factors, including Dobbs' criminal history and mental health issues.
