R. v. McPherson, (1980) 25 A.R. 183 (NWTSC)

• Judge: Tallis, J.
• Court: Supreme Court of Northwest Territories (Canada)
• Case Date: January 24, 1980
• Jurisdiction: Northwest Territories
• Citations: (1980), 25 A.R. 183 (NWTSC)

R. v. McPherson (1980), 25 A.R. 183 (NWTSC)

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R. v. McPherson

(No. 2045 C.)

Indexed As: R. v. McPherson

Northwest Territories Supreme Court

Tallis, J.

January 24, 1980.

Summary:

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Criminal Law - Topic 5860

Sentence - Assault causing bodily harm - Criminal Code, s. 245(2) - 28 year old female - Criminal record - While drinking, the accused used a knife to inflict a minor upper chest wound to another - The Northwest Territories Supreme Court sentenced the accused to two months imprisonment and one year probation.

Statutes Noticed:

Criminal Code of Canada, R.S.C. 1970, c. C-34, sect. 245(2) [para. 1].

Counsel:

G. Bickert, for the Crown;

N. Sibbeston, for the accused.

This case was heard on January 24, 1980, at Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories, by TALLIS, J., of the Northwest Territories Supreme Court.

On January 24, 1980, TALLIS, J., delivered the following oral judgment.