R. v. Clancey, (1989) 78 Nfld. & P.E.I.R. 270 (NFPC)

• Judge: Woodrow, P.C.J.
• Court: Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Court (Canada)
• Case Date: November 10, 1989
• Jurisdiction: Newfoundland and Labrador
• Citations: (1989), 78 Nfld. & P.E.I.R. 270 (NFPC)

R. v. Clancey (1989), 78 Nfld. & P.E.I.R. 270 (NFPC);

    244 A.P.R. 270

MLB headnote and full text

Her Majesty the Queen v. Patrick Clancey

Indexed As: R. v. Clancey

Newfoundland Provincial Court

Woodrow, P.C.J.

November 10, 1989.

Summary:

The accused was convicted of one count of sexual assault and one count of indecent assault against a female. The victim was 11 years of age at the time the offences commenced. The offending conduct was continuous over a two year period.

The Newfoundland Provincial Court sentenced the accused to a nine month term of imprisonment on each count, to be served concurrently.

Criminal Law - Topic 5856

Sentence - Indecent assault - Accused was charged with one count of indecent assault against a female and one count of sexual assault - Accused touched and felt victim's breasts and vagina on an almost daily basis over a two year period - Victim between 11 and 13 years of age - Accused had common law relationship with victim's mother for nine years - Accused in loco parentis the victim - The Newfoundland Provincial Court sentenced the accused to a nine month term of concurrent imprisonment on each count.

Criminal Law - Topic 5932

Sentence - Sexual assault - [See Criminal Law - Topic 5856 above].

Counsel:

B. Wicks, for the Crown;

J. Kennedy, for the defence.

This matter was heard on November 10, 1989, before Woodrow, P.C.J., of the Newfoundland Provincial Court who imposed the following sentence on the same date.