Sentences in Pictou

Decisions

1. August 5, 2026
   R. v. McLaughlin, 2026 NSSC 260Distribution of cannabis; Breach of trust by public officer. Justice Bryna D. Hatt
   3 years custody on each charge, concurrent
2. July 29, 2026
   R. v. McGrath, 2026 NSSC 265Refusal to provide a sample after an accident causing death. Justice Frank P. Hoskins

   • Below the Crown's ask
   4 years' imprisonment on each count, concurrent, then a 4-year driving prohibition
3. August 7, 2024
   R. v. Gallant, 2024 NSSC 271Manslaughter. Justice Christa M. Brothers
   12 years in custody, less 179 days credit for 119 days of remand
4. November 30, 2022
   R. v. Wilson, 2022 NSPC 43Unauthorized possession of a firearm; Impaired operation of a conveyance; Failure to stop after an accident; Break and enter a place other than a dwelling-house; Failure to attend court; Breach of an undertaking; Possession of a controlled substance; Possession of a Schedule I or II substance for the purpose of trafficking; Contravention of firearm storage regulations; Disguise with intent to commit an indictable offence; Possession of break-in instruments. Judge Del W. Atwood

   • On release at the time
   5 years imprisonment less 6 months remand credit (54 months to serve); $1,500 in fines, driving prohibition, restitution, DNA and s. 109 orders, forfeiture
5. November 9, 2022
   R. v. B.M.M., 2022 NSPC 38Sexual interference. Judge Del W. Atwood

   • Below the Crown's ask
   Two years in a federal penitentiary, then 3 years probation
6. August 4, 2022
   R. v. Joyce, 2022 NSPC 40Breach of an undertaking; Breach of a release order; Possession of a controlled substance; Possession of a Schedule I or II substance for the purpose of trafficking; Possession of a weapon contrary to a prohibition order. Judge Del W. Atwood

   • On release at the time
   Two years' imprisonment less 26 days' remand credit (704 days to serve); 30 days concurrent on remaining counts
7. September 10, 2021
   R. v. Morrison, 2021 NSPC 39Breach of an undertaking. Judge Del W. Atwood
   Absolute discharge

   No custody