Sentences in Vanderhoof

Decisions

1. July 19, 2024
   R. v. Fuller, 2024 BCSC 1523Uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm; Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose; Possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm. Justice Murray B. Blok

   • Below the Crown's ask
   • On release at the time
   40 months global (3 years on s. 95 with 6 months concurrent for threats, plus 4 months consecutive on s. 88), less 923 days pre-sentence credit
2. November 7, 2023
   R. v. Russell, 2023 BCSC 2039Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose; Reckless discharge of a firearm; Flight from a peace officer; Mischief over $5,000; Mischief causing actual danger to life. Justice Francesca V. Marzari
   10 years in prison, less 1,067 days' credit for pre-sentence custody
3. July 6, 2022
   R. v. Penner, 2022 BCSC 1859Manslaughter with a firearm. Justice Terence A. Schultes

   • No jail for a violent offence
   23 months conditional sentence (after 26 days' presentence credit), with house arrest and 120 hours community service; lifetime s. 109 prohibition, DNA