SUPREME COURT OF NOVA SCOTIA
Citation: R. v. Dann, 2011 NSSC 275
Date: 20110518
Docket: CRH 328414
Registry: Halifax
Between:
Her Majesty the Queen
versus
Antron Corey Allison Dann
LIBRARY HEADING
Judge: The Honourable Justice C. Richard Coughlan
Heard: March 10 and April 29, 2011, in Halifax, Nova Scotia
Decision: May 18, 2011 (Orally) (Sentencing)
Written Release
of Decision: July 13, 2011
Subject: Criminal Law - Sentencing - Assault using or threatening to use a weapon
Summary: Accused plead guilty to assault using or threatening to use a weapon or imitation thereof. Assault took place in a public washroom. Accused entered the bathroom stall where female present. There was no evidence the accused struck the complainant and the only evidence was the weapon was a cell phone. The accused had no prior criminal record.
Issue: The location of the offence is an aggravating factor. An individual expects, and has a right to expect, they may use a public washroom without being assaulted. There is need for general deterrence for protection of the public to prevent assaults taking place in places such a public washrooms.
Result: The accused was sentenced to twelve months incarceration, followed by probation for a period of twelve months.
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