PROVINCIAL Court of Nova Scotia
Citation: R. v. d’Eon, 2017 NSPC 22
Date: 2017-04-07
Docket: Yarmouth No. 2964964, 2964965, 2964966, 3015466, 3015467
Registry: Yarmouth
Between:
Her Majesty the Queen
v.
Jacque Alain d’Eon
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Editorial Notice: Judge: |
The electronic version of this decision has been modified to remove identifying information The Honourable Judge James H. Burrill, JPC |
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Heard: |
March 7, 2017 and April 4 & 7, 2017 in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia |
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Written Decision: |
June 1, 2017 |
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Subject: |
Sentencing, Joint Recommendation |
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Summary: |
Accused pled guilty to Making Child Pornography, Possession of Child Pornography, and Breach of Probation. Counsel presented a joint recommendation to the court for a total sentence of two years less a day plus probation. Counsel agreed that the accused should be given credit for time served on a 1.5:1 basis. |
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Issue: |
(1) Whether Joint Recommendation should be imposed. applying the principles set out by the SCC in R v Cook.
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Result: |
Joint Recommendation rejected and the accused sentenced to 42 months for the Offence of Making Child Pornography, 6 months concurrent for Possession of Child Pornography and 2 months concurrent for Breach of Probation. Credit for remand time given as recommended by counsel. |
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