The offender pleaded guilty to uttering death threats against a police officer and possession of marijuana.
The court considered whether section 718.02 of the Criminal Code, which requires primary consideration of denunciation and deterrence for offences against peace officers, applies to uttering death threats.
The court concluded that a generous and liberal interpretation of section 718.02 includes uttering threats to a peace officer.
Emphasizing the need to protect police officers, the court sentenced the offender to a 30-day jail term, a 5-year weapons prohibition, a DNA order, and a victim fine surcharge.
