SUPREME COURT OF NOVA SCOTIA
Citation: R. v. Carvery, 2012 NSSC 49
Date: 20120118
Docket: CRH 343275
Registry: Halifax
Between:
Her Majesty the Queen
v.
Tirrell Shane Carvery
LIBRARY HEADING
Judge: The Honourable Justice M. Heather Robertson
Heard: January 18, 2012, in Halifax, Nova Scotia
Written Release
of Decision: February 16, 2012 (Sentencing - January 18, 2012)
Subject: Sentencing
Summary: Accused found guilty of trafficking in cocaine and possession of cocaine for purpose of trafficking contrary to s. 5(1) and s. 5(2) CDSA (4.4 grams).
Issue: Appropriate range of sentence 2-3 years. Consideration given to stringent conditions of house arrest. R. v. Hickey, 2011 NSSC 186; R. v. Leblanc, 2010 NSSC 347; R. v. Knockwood, 2009 NSCA 98; R. v. Downes. [2006] 205 CCC (3d) 488; and R. v. Voeller, 2008 NSCA 37.
Result: Two year concurrent sentence on both counts in a federal penitentiary.
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