Richard Hewson

Flagged cases

1. August 21, 2026
   R. v. Taylor, 2026 BCSC 1698Possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm; Possession of a Schedule I or II substance for the purpose of trafficking, Vernon

   • Below the Crown's ask
   • On release at the time
   7 years in custody (4 years and 3 years concurrent for 2023 offences, 3 years consecutive for 2024 offence), less 6 days' credit
2. October 17, 2025
   R. v. Kovacs, 2025 BCSC 2190Unauthorized possession of a firearm; Possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm; Possession of a Schedule I or II substance for the purpose of trafficking; Possession of a weapon contrary to a prohibition order, Kelowna

   • Below the Crown's ask
   1,800 days' imprisonment (36 months on drug counts plus 24 months consecutive on firearm counts), less 384 days' credit; 1,416 days remaining

Other tracked cases

1. December 5, 2025
   R. v. F.C.M., 2025 BCSC 2665Sexual interference, Kelowna
   4.5 years (1,620 days) less 246 days credit
2. September 5, 2025
   R. v. De Castro, 2025 BCSC 1858Distribution of cannabis; Trafficking or possession for trafficking (Schedule III or V substance), Kelowna
   12 months' imprisonment on each count, concurrent; no probation

Offences sentenced

• Possession of a Schedule I or II substance for the purpose of trafficking2 cases
• Possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm2 cases
• Distribution of cannabis1 case
• Possession of a weapon contrary to a prohibition order1 case
• Sexual interference1 case
• Trafficking or possession for trafficking (Schedule III or V substance)1 case
• Unauthorized possession of a firearm1 case