Perjury
R. v. Bond
Sentence and the Crown's position
Crown asked20 months in custody1
Judge imposed20 months' jail1
What the law allows
Maximum14 years
Crown asked20 months in custody
Judge imposed20 months in custody
James David Bond pleaded guilty to perjury for falsely testifying at his own 2019 manslaughter trial that he had had no contact with his co-accused since his arrest. The Crown sought 20 months in custody and the defence a conditional sentence. Justice Bennett imposed 20 months in jail, finding that a conditional sentence would not satisfy denunciation and deterrence.
In the judge's words
1In conclusion, I have carefully considered whether a CSO is appropriate and I find that it does not satisfy the principles of denunciation and deterrence in these circumstances. I find the sentence proposed by Crown is fit and reasonable and within the range of an appropriate sentence.
The record
Sources
- R. v. Bond, 2026 BCSC 470 Court decision, CanLII, February 24, 2026
[2] The Crown argues that the circumstances of this case, coupled with Mr. Bond's criminal history for breach of court orders, justifies a sentence that focuses on denunciation and deterrence. The Crown seeks a 20-month custodial sentence.
[1] James David Bond appears before me today on Indictment 113816-2 for sentencing after having pled guilty to Count 1.
Although dated and limited, the record consists of three breach convictions, all of which, by their nature, challenge the administration of justice.
[64] In conclusion, I have carefully considered whether a CSO is appropriate and I find that it does not satisfy the principles of denunciation and deterrence in these circumstances. I find the sentence proposed by Crown is fit and reasonable and within the range of an appropriate sentence.
[65] Mr. Bond, I sentence you to 20 months in jail.
- Criminal Code, s. 132 Record, Justice Laws Website
- R. v. Bond, 2026 BCSC 470 Court decision, Courts of British Columbia