R. v. Goodings (L.M.), (1991) 1 B.C.A.C. 44 (CA)

JudgeLambert, Macfarlane and Proudfoot, JJ.A.
CourtCourt of Appeal (British Columbia)
Case DateJune 05, 1991
JurisdictionBritish Columbia
Citations(1991), 1 B.C.A.C. 44 (CA)

R. v. Goodings (L.M.) (1991), 1 B.C.A.C. 44 (CA);

    1 W.A.C. 44

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Regina (respondent) v. Lyle Murray Goodings (appellant)

(V01415)

Indexed As: R. v. Goodings (L.M.)

British Columbia Court of Appeal

Lambert, Macfarlane and Proudfoot, JJ.A.

June 5, 1991.

Summary:

The accused pleaded guilty to assault causing bodily harm and assault. The accused was sentenced to 20 months' imprisonment for assault causing bodily harm and three months' imprisonment (consecutive) for assault. The accused appealed against the sentences.

The British Columbia Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal.

Criminal Law - Topic 5861

Sentence - Assault - The accused, while in an intoxicated rage, kicked his female companion in the face four times, causing bruising to her head, a facial cut and two black eyes - Five months later he again attacked his companion, punching and kicking her in the head and ribs and causing further injuries - The accused had a lengthy criminal record, including two convictions for assault - Unfavourable presentence report - The British Columbia Court of Appeal dismissed the accused's appeal from sentences of 20 months' imprisonment for assault causing bodily harm and three months' imprisonment (consecutive) for assault.

Criminal Law - Topic 5883

Sentence - Assault causing bodily harm - [See Criminal Law - Topic 5861 ].

Statutes Noticed:

Criminal Code, R.S.C. 1985, c. C-46, sect. 100 [para. 15].

Counsel:

Robert A. Mulligan, for the respondent;

   James Dunn, for the appellant.

        This appeal was heard before Lambert, Macfarlane and Proudfoot, JJ.A., of the British Columbia Court of Appeal.

On June 5, 1991, Macfarlane, J.A., delivered the following judgment orally for the Court of Appeal.

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  • R. v. Cooper (D.W.), (2009) 270 B.C.A.C. 247 (CA)
    • Canada
    • British Columbia Court of Appeal (British Columbia)
    • May 1, 2009
    ...[1986] B.C.J. No. 695 (C.A.), refd to. [para. 24]. R. v. Julian, [1990] B.C.J. No. 2775 (C.A.), refd to. [para. 24]. R. v. Goodings (1991), 1 B.C.A.C. 44; 1 W.A.C. 44 (C.A.), refd to. [para. R. v. Khemhus (R.F.) (1994), 54 B.C.A.C. 158; 88 W.A.C. 158 (C.A.), refd to. [para. 24]. R. v. Dwyer......
  • R. v. Wallace (J.B.), (1992) 17 B.C.A.C. 27 (CA)
    • Canada
    • British Columbia Court of Appeal (British Columbia)
    • August 12, 1992
    ...probation - The court referred to the prevalence of domestic violence and the need to protect women. Cases Noticed: R. v. Goodings (1991), 1 B.C.A.C. 44; 1 W.A.C. 44 (C.A.), refd to. [para. E. Warren, for the appellant; E. Bennett, for the respondent. This appeal was heard on August 12, 199......
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  • R. v. Cooper (D.W.), (2009) 270 B.C.A.C. 247 (CA)
    • Canada
    • British Columbia Court of Appeal (British Columbia)
    • May 1, 2009
    ...[1986] B.C.J. No. 695 (C.A.), refd to. [para. 24]. R. v. Julian, [1990] B.C.J. No. 2775 (C.A.), refd to. [para. 24]. R. v. Goodings (1991), 1 B.C.A.C. 44; 1 W.A.C. 44 (C.A.), refd to. [para. R. v. Khemhus (R.F.) (1994), 54 B.C.A.C. 158; 88 W.A.C. 158 (C.A.), refd to. [para. 24]. R. v. Dwyer......
  • R. v. Wallace (J.B.), (1992) 17 B.C.A.C. 27 (CA)
    • Canada
    • British Columbia Court of Appeal (British Columbia)
    • August 12, 1992
    ...probation - The court referred to the prevalence of domestic violence and the need to protect women. Cases Noticed: R. v. Goodings (1991), 1 B.C.A.C. 44; 1 W.A.C. 44 (C.A.), refd to. [para. E. Warren, for the appellant; E. Bennett, for the respondent. This appeal was heard on August 12, 199......

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