Sentences in Maple Ridge

Decisions

1. September 18, 2026
   R v Alves, 2026 BCSC 1792Possession of a Schedule I or II substance for the purpose of trafficking; Production of a Schedule I or II substance; Possession of anything for use in producing or trafficking a controlled substance. Justice Terence A. Schultes
   3 years' imprisonment on counts 1 and 2 and 2 years on count 3, concurrent
2. April 1, 2026
   R. v. Delair, 2026 BCSC 880Manslaughter with a firearm; Robbery with a restricted or prohibited firearm; Possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm; Discharging a restricted or prohibited firearm with intent. Justice Eric V. Gottardi
   15 years global custody, less 927 days credit for pre-trial custody (4,548 days remaining)
3. December 8, 2025
   R. v. K.G.B., 2025 BCSC 2574Manslaughter. Justice Eric V. Gottardi

   • Below the Crown's ask
   5 years in custody, less 560 days credit (373 days at 1.5:1)
4. October 11, 2024
   R. v. Wareing, 2024 BCSC 1895Second degree murder; Attempted murder with a firearm. Justice Murray B. Blok

   • Below the Crown's ask
   Life imprisonment, no parole for 14 years; 13 years for attempted murder with a firearm

   Life sentence