Arson with disregard for human life

3 cases with this offence

1. August 4, 2026
   R. v. Calderon, 2026 BCSC 1656Arson with disregard for human life; Break and enter a place other than a dwelling-house; Mischief over $5,000, Kaslo. Justice Lindsay M. Lyster
   4 years in custody on the arson count, less 99 days credit; 1 year concurrent on each of the other two counts
2. October 13, 2023
   R. v. James-Davies, 2023 BCSC 2385Arson with disregard for human life, Surrey. Justice Heather J. Holmes

   • Below the Crown's ask
   18 months imprisonment less 12 months credit (6 months left), then 3 years probation; $9,999 restitution
3. June 9, 2022
   R. v. J.P.D., 2022 BCSC 1699Arson with disregard for human life, Chilliwack. Justice Kathleen M. Ker

   • Below the Crown's ask
   Two years less a day imprisonment, then 3 years probation

Judges who sentenced this offence

• The Honourable Justice Heather J. Holmes1 case, leniency score 12
• The Honourable Justice Kathleen M. Ker1 case, leniency score 17
• The Honourable Justice Lindsay M. Lyster1 case, leniency score 38

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