R. v. F., (1976) 24 Nfld. & P.E.I.R. 265 (NFPC)

• Judge: Luther, P.C.J.
• Court: Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Court (Canada)
• Case Date: October 12, 1976
• Jurisdiction: Newfoundland and Labrador
• Citations: (1976), 24 Nfld. & P.E.I.R. 265 (NFPC)

R. v. F. (1976), 24 Nfld. & P.E.I.R. 265 (NFPC);

    65 A.P.R. 265

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R. v. F.

Indexed As: R. v. F.

Newfoundland Provincial Court

District of St. John's

Luther, P.C.J.

October 12, 1976.

Summary:

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Criminal Law - Topic 8805

Juveniles - Punishment - Sentencing - Limitations - The Newfoundland Provincial Court stated sentencing considerations for a juvenile transferred to adult court under s. 10(1) of the Welfare of Children Act and convicted of a delinquency - See paragraph 13.

Statutes Noticed:

Welfare of Children Act, R.S.Nfld. 1970, c. 190, sect. 10(1)(a) [para. 3]; sect. 10(1)(b) [para. 4]; sect. 10(1)(c) [para. 7].

Narcotic Control Act, R.S.C. 1970, c. N-1, sect. 4(1) [para. 1]; sect. 4(2) [para. 1].

Authors and Works Noticed:

Halsbury's Laws of England (3rd Ed.) vol. 10, p. 272 [para. 12].

Counsel:

David C. Day, for the Crown;

Wayne G. Dymond, for the accused.

This case was heard by Luther, P.C.J., of the Newfoundland Provincial Court, District of St. John's.

On October 12, 1976, Luther, P.C.J., delivered the following judgment: