The Honourable Justice

John Gibb-Carsley

Supreme Court of British Columbia

Sitting.

Last updated

5 cases tracked, 3 flagged.

Below the Crown's ask
4
No jail for a violent offence
1
Increased on appeal
0
Offender offended again
0

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Tracked cases by decision date, 2024 to 2027.
  1. R. v. Sangha, April 10, 2026
  2. R. v. K.P.J.I.-B., January 16, 2026, flagged
  3. R. v. Coghill, April 14, 2025, flagged
  4. R. v. Hunter, March 28, 2025
  5. R. v. C.R.F., April 3, 2024, flagged
  • Drugs
  • Firearms
  • Violent
  • Sexual
  • Below the Crown's ask
  • Not flagged

Flagged cases

  1. January 16, 2026
    R. v. K.P.J.I.-B., 2026 BCSC 193Possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm; Dangerous operation of a conveyance; Flight from a peace officer; Breach of a release order; Possession of a weapon contrary to a prohibition order; Occupant of a motor vehicle knowing there is a firearm, Prince George
    • On release at the time
    3.5 years (1,277 days) imprisonment, less 779 days credit for pre-sentence custody; 498 days remaining
  2. April 14, 2025
    R. v. Coghill, 2025 BCSC 733Aggravated assault; Forcible confinement; Unauthorized possession of a firearm; Discharging a firearm with intent; Break and enter a dwelling-house; Disguise with intent to commit an indictable offence, Lumby
    • Below the Crown's ask
    11 years in custody, less 240 days credit (60 days pre-sentence custody and 180 days for strict bail)
  3. April 3, 2024
    R. v. C.R.F., 2024 BCSC 853Sexual assault, Prince George
    • Below the Crown's ask
    • No jail for a violent offence
    23 months conditional sentence, then 3 years probation

Other tracked cases

  1. April 10, 2026
    R. v. Sangha, 2026 BCSC 655Importing or exporting a Schedule I or II substance, Surrey
    5 and a half years imprisonment
  2. March 28, 2025
    R. v. Hunter, 2025 BCSC 759Possession of a Schedule I or II substance for the purpose of trafficking, Penticton
    19.5 months (585 days) custody, consecutive to the sentence already being served

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