R. v. Leger (C.), (2014) 357 Nfld. & P.E.I.R. 155 (NLPC)

• Judge: Linehan, P.C.J.
• Court: Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Court (Canada)
• Case Date: October 02, 2014
• Jurisdiction: Newfoundland and Labrador
• Citations: (2014), 357 Nfld. & P.E.I.R. 155 (NLPC);2014 NLPC 0113

R. v. Leger (C.) (2014), 357 Nfld. & P.E.I.R. 155 (NLPC);

    1109 A.P.R. 155

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Temp. Cite: [2014] Nfld. & P.E.I.R. TBEd. NO.014

Her Majesty the Queen v. Corey Leger

(2014 NLPC 0113A01259)

Indexed As: R. v. Leger (C.)

Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Court

Linehan, P.C.J.

October 24, 2014.

Summary:

The accused pleaded guilty to aggravated assault.

The Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Court sentenced the accused to 18 months' imprisonment, less 117 days for 78 days pretrial custody, and two years' probation. The court also imposed a 10 year firearms prohibition and a DNA order.

Criminal Law - Topic 5848.7

Sentencing - Considerations on imposing sentence - Denunciation or repudiation of conduct - The accused pleaded guilty to aggravated assault - The accused was in an area where there were a number of clubs, bars and restaurants in close proximity - He punched the victim once in an unprovoked attack and fled - The victim fell and struck his head on the curb - He was rendered unconscious - He suffered a life threatening injury to his head - He was hospitalized and continued to suffer life altering consequences - The accused apologized but attempted to minimize his culpability and shift at least some of the blame to the victim - He was gainfully employed and supported by the community - Good prospects for rehabilitation - The Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Court stated that unprovoked public attacks caused the greater community to fear going about their daily activities and when they attended such areas as where the attack occurred - A significant statement of denunciation was required - The court sentenced the accused to 18 months' imprisonment, less 117 days for 78 days pretrial custody, and two years' probation - The court also imposed a 10 year firearms prohibition and a DNA order.

Criminal Law - Topic 5938

Sentence - Aggravated assault - [See Criminal Law - Topic 5848.7 ].

Cases Noticed:

R. v. Wheeler (J.) (2011), 311 Nfld. & P.E.I.R. 320; 967 A.P.R. 210; 2011 CarswellNfld 367 (Prov. Ct.), refd to. [para. 23].

R. v. Parker (W.) (2013), 342 Nfld. & P.E.I.R. 205; 1064 A.P.R. 205; 2013 CarswellNfld 365 (Prov. Ct.), refd to. [para. 23].

R. v. Clarke (T.J.) (2004), 257 Nfld. & P.E.I.R. 316; 776 A.P.R. 316; 2004 CarswellNfld 441 (N.L.T.D.), refd to. [para. 23].

R. v. Mitchell (E.) (2005), 248 Nfld. & P.E.I.R. 248; 741 A.P.R. 248; 2005 CarswellNfld 116 (N.L.T.D.), refd to. [para. 23].

R. v. Osmond (S.) (2005), 246 Nfld. & P.E.I.R. 240; 731 A.P.R. 240; 2005 CarswellNfld 89 (N.L.T.D.), refd to. [para. 23].

R. v. MacNeil (A.T.) (2013), 326 N.S.R.(2d) 82; 1033 A.P.R. 82; 2013 CarswellNS 16 (Prov. Ct.), refd to. [para. 23].

R. v. Woodward (S.) (2011), 305 B.C.A.C. 238; 515 W.A.C. 238; 2011 CarswellBC 1268 (C.A.), refd to. [para. 23].

R. v. Buckle (R.C.) (2001), 199 Nfld. & P.E.I.R. 91; 600 A.P.R. 91 (Nfld. T.D.), refd to. [para. 23].

R. v. D.B. (2001), 204 Nfld. & P.E.I.R. 90; 614 A.P.R. 90; 2001 CarswellNfld 345 (Prov. Ct.), refd to. [para. 23].

R. v. Tapper (G.) (2005), 243 Nfld. & P.E.I.R. 339; 721 A.P.R. 339; 2005 CarswellNfld 14; 2005 NLTD 19, refd to. [para. 23].

R. v. Goodyear, 2013 CarswellNfld 178 (T.D.), refd to. [para. 23].

R. v. Ryan (W.J.) (2006), 261 Nfld. & P.E.I.R. 326; 790 A.P.R. 326; 2006 CarswellNfld 293 (T.D.) refd to. [para. 23].

R. v. Rai (P.), [2013] B.C.T.C. Uned. 1826; 2013 CarswellBC 3010 (S.C.), refd to. [para. 23].

R. v. Kenny (G.E.), [2012] O.T.C. Uned. 3760; 2012 CarswellOnt 13076 (Sup. Ct.), refd to. [para. 23].

R. v. Cox (M.T.) (2010), 300 Nfld. & P.E.I.R. 338; 927 A.P.R. 338; 2010 CarswellNfld 286 (T.D.), refd to. [para. 30].

R. v. Johnson (D.) (2012), 327 Nfld. & P.E.I.R. 98; 1015 A.P.R. 98; 2012 CarswellNfld 251 (Prov. Ct.), refd to. [para. 30].

R. v. Hickey (M.J.) (2004), 237 Nfld. & P.E.I.R. 171; 703 A.P.R. 171; 2004 CarswellNfld 140 (T.D.), refd to. [para. 30].

R. v. Thorley (M.A.) (2006), 258 Nfld. & P.E.I.R. 74; 779 A.P.R. 7; 2006 CarswellNfld 366 (T.D.), refd to. [para. 30].

R. v. Nasogaluak (L.M.), [2010] 1 S.C.R. 206; 398 N.R. 107; 474 A.R. 88; 479 W.A.C. 88; 2010 CarswellAlta 268; 2010 SCC 6, refd to. [para. 54].

R. v. Murphy (D.) (2011), 304 Nfld. & P.E.I.R. 266; 944 A.P.R. 266; 2011 CarswellNfld 38 (C.A.), refd to. [para. 55].

R. v. Woodfine, 2005 CarswellNfld 397 (Prov. Ct.), refd to. [para. 56].

R. v. Carvery (L.A.) (2014), 456 N.R. 35; 343 N.S.R.(2d) 393; 1084 A.P.R. 393; 2014 CarswellNS 244 (S.C.C.), refd to, [para. 66].

R. v. Summers (S.) (2014), 456 N.R. 1; 316 O.A.C. 349; 2014 CarswellOnt 4479, 2014 SCC 26, refd to. [para. 66].

Counsel:

William Cadigan, for Her Majesty the Queen;

Randy Piercey, Q.C., for the accused.

This matter was heard at St. John's, N.L., on October 2, 2014, by Linehan, P.C.J., of the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Court, who delivered the following judgment on October 24, 2014.