Breach of a probation order

11 cases with this offence

1. February 18, 2026
   R. v. J.M.A., 2026 BCSC 377Careless use or storage of a firearm; Possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm; Breach of a probation order; Possession of a weapon contrary to a prohibition order; Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted weapon, Kelowna. Justice Briana Hardwick

   • Below the Crown's ask
   • On release at the time
   6 years 4 months in custody (5 years 4 months on loaded handgun plus 1 year consecutive for possession while prohibited), less 1,294 days credit
2. January 16, 2026
   R. v. C.F., 2026 NSPC 14Sexual interference; Breach of a probation order; Resisting or obstructing a peace officer, Dartmouth. Judge Timothy G. Daley

   • Below the Crown's ask
   • On release at the time
   3 years custody (concurrent 3 months each on resisting arrest and breach of probation), less 501 days' credit; lifetime SOIRA, 10-year s. 161 order
3. December 23, 2025
   R. v. C.B.R.W., 2025 NSPC 45Assault; Sexual assault; Breach of a probation order; Uttering threats to damage property, Port Hawkesbury. Judge Del W. Atwood

   • Below the Crown's ask
   • No jail for a violent offence
   • On release at the time
   10 months conditional sentence after 11 months remand credit (21-month total), then 2 years probation
4. March 3, 2025
   R. v. Greek, 2025 NSSC 144Assault; Assault with a weapon; Aggravated assault; Forcible confinement; Breach of a probation order, Bridgewater. Justice Diane Rowe

   • Below the Crown's ask
   5 years 9 months total, less remand credit: 2 years and 27 days remaining in a federal institution
5. January 27, 2025
   R. v. Gill, 2025 BCSC 288Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000; Breach of a probation order; Trafficking in a Schedule I or II substance; Possession of a Schedule I or II substance for the purpose of trafficking, Edmonton. Justice Tina L. Dion

   • On release at the time
   8 years in custody (global, concurrent counts)
6. September 26, 2024
   R v Wright, 2024 NSPC 45Robbery; Breach of a release order; Breach of a probation order; Resisting or obstructing a peace officer, Halifax. Judge Del W. Atwood

   • Below the Crown's ask
   • On release at the time
   Suspended sentence with 24 months probation, after 397.5 days of remand credit exceeded a 390-day notional sentence
7. December 19, 2023
   R. v. J.S.M., 2023 NSPC 53Sexual interference; Breach of a probation order, New Glasgow. Judge Del W. Atwood

   • Below the Crown's ask
   • On release at the time
   4 years plus 1 year plus 6 months consecutive (5 years 6 months), less 1 month remand credit: 5 years 5 months net
8. May 1, 2023
   R. v. Riley-Zwicker, 2023 NSPC 15Assault; Breach of a release order; Breach of a probation order, Kentville. Judge Ronda van der Hoek

   • Below the Crown's ask
   • On release at the time
   315 days custody less 164 days remand credit (151 days left), then 2 years probation
9. April 20, 2023
   R. v. Thibault, 2023 NSPC 22Aggravated assault; Assaulting a peace officer; Breach of a probation order, Kentville. Judge Ronda van der Hoek

   • On release at the time
   14 months custody (concurrent 6 months and 30 days on other counts), then 24 months probation
10. July 19, 2022
    R. v. Graham, 2022 NSPC 42Dangerous operation of a conveyance; Flight from a peace officer; Possession of property obtained by crime $5,000 or under; Breach of a release order; Breach of a probation order; Operation while prohibited, New Glasgow. Judge Del W. Atwood
    20-month sentence less 10 months remand credit, served as a 10-month conditional sentence order; DNA order, 9-year-10-month driving prohibition; no probation
11. March 17, 2022
    R. v. Cox, 2022 NSSC 95Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose; Possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized; Possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm; Breach of a probation order; Possession of a Schedule I or II substance for the purpose of trafficking; Possession of a weapon contrary to a prohibition order; Occupant of a motor vehicle knowing there is a firearm, Bridgewater. Justice Diane Rowe

    • Below the Crown's ask
    • On release at the time
    6 years and 6 months' imprisonment (federal), less 129 days' pre-sentence credit

Judges who sentenced this offence

• The Honourable Judge Del W. Atwood4 cases
• The Honourable Justice Diane Rowe2 cases
• The Honourable Judge Ronda van der Hoek2 cases
• The Honourable Justice Briana Hardwick1 case
• The Honourable Judge Timothy G. Daley1 case
• The Honourable Justice Tina L. Dion1 case

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