Frank P. Hoskins

Flagged cases

1. July 29, 2026
   R. v. McGrath, 2026 NSSC 265Refusal to provide a sample after an accident causing death, Pictou

   • Below the Crown's ask
   4 years' imprisonment on each count, concurrent, then a 4-year driving prohibition
2. 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, Antigonish

   • 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
3. March 7, 2024
   R. v. Martin, 2024 NSSC 68Aggravated assault; Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, New Glasgow

   • No jail for a violent offence
   24 months less a day conditional sentence, then 12 months probation
4. September 25, 2023
   R. v. J.P.M., 2023 NSSC 314Possessing child sexual abuse material; Accessing child sexual abuse material, New Glasgow

   • Below the Crown's ask
   682 days imprisonment (concurrent), less 391 days credit for pre-sentence custody, then 3 years probation

Offences sentenced

• Accessing child sexual abuse material1 case
• Aggravated assault1 case
• Contravention of firearm storage regulations1 case
• Possessing child sexual abuse material1 case
• Possession of a Schedule I or II substance for the purpose of trafficking1 case
• Possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized1 case
• Possession of a weapon contrary to a prohibition order1 case
• Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose1 case