The defendant, C.M.L., was convicted by a jury of abducting her own child in contravention of a custody order, contrary to s. 282 of the Criminal Code.
The court imposed a sentence of seven years imprisonment, less time served, emphasizing denunciation and general deterrence as paramount sentencing objectives.
The aggravating factors included the deliberate and ongoing nature of the offence, the defendant's persistent defiance of court orders, the lack of information regarding the child's safety and well-being, and the devastating impact on the child and the father.
The court declined to grant enhanced credit for pre-trial custody due to the defendant's continued concealment of the child.
