R. v. Finlayson, (1976) 11 Nfld. & P.E.I.R. 524 (PEISC)

• Judge: Nicholson, J.
• Case Date: October 12, 1976
• Jurisdiction: Prince Edward Island
• Citations: (1976), 11 Nfld. & P.E.I.R. 524 (PEISC)

R. v. Finlayson (1976), 11 Nfld. & P.E.I.R. 524 (PEISC);

    22 A.P.R. 524

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R. v. Finlayson

Indexed As: R. v. Finlayson

Prince Edward Island Supreme Court

Nicholson, J.

October 12, 1976.

Summary:

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Criminal Law - Topic 5861

Sentence - Common assault - Criminal Code of Canada, R.S.C. 1970, c. C-34, s. 245(1) - The accused, while drunk, without provocation kicked another man in the face - The accused was a 22 year old employed married man - The Prince Edward Island Supreme Court affirmed a sentence of 30 days intermittent imprisonment.

Statutes Noticed:

Criminal Code of Canada, R.S.C. 1970, c. C-34, sect. 245(1) [para. 1]; sect. 755(3) [para. 3].

Counsel:

Donald P. Large, for the appellant;

Bertrand Plamondon, for the respondent.

This case was heard at Charlottetown, P.E.I., before NICHOLSON, J., of the P.E.I. Supreme Court.

On October 12, 1976, NICHOLSON, J., delivered the following judgment: