The Honourable Justice

Bruce Elwood

Supreme Court of British Columbia

Sitting.

Last updated

3 cases tracked, 3 flagged.

Below the Crown's ask
2
No jail for a violent offence
1
Increased on appeal
0
Offender offended again
0

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Tracked cases by decision date, 2023 to 2026.
  1. R. v. O.D., June 12, 2025, flagged
  2. R. v. Soderberg, June 14, 2024, flagged
  3. R. v. Yahia, March 7, 2023, flagged
  • Sexual
  • Firearms
  • Violent
  • Below the Crown's ask
  • Not flagged

Flagged cases

  1. June 12, 2025
    R. v. O.D., 2025 BCSC 2395Sexual interference, Delta
    • Below the Crown's ask
    Two years less a day in custody (concurrent on two counts), less 3 days credit, then 1 year probation
  2. June 14, 2024
    R. v. Soderberg, 2024 BCSC 1099Possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm; Breach of a release order; Possession of a weapon contrary to a prohibition order; Occupant of a motor vehicle knowing there is a firearm; Operation while prohibited, Kelowna
    • Below the Crown's ask
    • On release at the time
    5 years global custody (less 1,028 days credit) and a $1,000 fine
  3. March 7, 2023
    R. v. Yahia, 2023 BCSC 980Assault causing bodily harm, Burnaby
    • No jail for a violent offence
    3 months conditional sentence (first 45 days house arrest), then 12 months probation

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