Supreme Court of Nova Scotia
Citation: R. v. Young, 2013 NSSC 441
Date: 20130308
Docket: CR SAT No. 411674
Registry: Antigonish
Between: Her Majesty the Queen
v.
Francis Mark Young
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Judge: |
The Honourable Justice Peter Rosinski |
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Heard: |
March 8, 2013 in Antigonish, Nova Scotia |
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Oral Decision: |
March 8, 2013 |
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Written Decision: |
March 4, 2014 |
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Subject: |
Conviction and sentencing on ss. 264.1(1)(a), 139(2) and 145(3) Criminal Code of Canada. |
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Summary: |
While under recognizance the accused verbally harassed the complainant in open court. |
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Issues: |
(1) Have the offences been proved beyond a reasonable doubt; and if so, what is the appropriate sentence(s)? |
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Result: |
Acquitted of s. 139(2) and s. 264.1(1) charges; convicted of 2 counts under s. 145(3) of the Criminal Code. Sentenced to 12 months custody and 18 months’ probation – 60 days pre-sentence credit for 40 days on remand. [N.B. Sentence reduced on appeal to 6 months custody and 18 months’ probation – 2014 NSCA 16] |
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