Sentences in Antigonish

Decisions

1. August 4, 2026
   R. v. Julian, 2026 NSSC 261Manslaughter. Justice Jeffrey R. Hunt

   • Below the Crown's ask
   • On release at the time
   7 years in custody, less 1364 days' credit for remand (1191 days remaining)
2. August 25, 2025
   R. v. Durley, 2025 NSSC 271Aggravated assault; Uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm; Pointing a firearm; Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose; Unauthorized possession of a firearm. Justice Peter P. Rosinski
   6 years' imprisonment (5 years aggravated assault + 1 year consecutive for pointing a firearm), less 510 days' credit
3. February 21, 2025
   R. v. Chaisson, 2025 NSSC 101Unauthorized possession of a firearm; Possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized; Possession of a Schedule I or II substance for the purpose of trafficking; Possession of a weapon contrary to a prohibition order; Contravention of firearm storage regulations. Justice Frank P. Hoskins

   • Below the Crown's ask
   1,357 days in custody, less 627 days' credit for pre-sentence custody (730 days remaining), then 24 months probation
4. January 20, 2025
   R. v. Borden, 2025 NSSC 32Possession of a Schedule I or II substance for the purpose of trafficking. Justice Joshua M. Arnold
   2 years jail, then 3 years probation; separate $2,308.40 fine on the Excise Act charge
5. May 5, 2023
   R. v. Chaisson, 2023 NSSC 144Breach of a release order; Possession of a Schedule I or II substance for the purpose of trafficking. Justice Scott C. Norton
   5 years (1825 days) on the CDSA count, 30 days concurrent on each breach; credit of 1363 days plus 62 days Duncan credit, leaving 400 days