R. v. Pammer, (1979) 1 Man.R.(2d) 18 (CA)

• Judge: Freedman, C.J.M., Monnin, Matas, O'Sullivan and Huband, JJ.A.
• Court: Court of Appeal (Manitoba)
• Case Date: May 30, 1979
• Jurisdiction: Manitoba
• Citations: (1979), 1 Man.R.(2d) 18 (CA)

R. v. Pammer (1979), 1 Man.R.(2d) 18 (CA)

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R. v. Pammer

Indexed As: R. v. Pammer

Manitoba Court of Appeal

Freedman, C.J.M., Monnin, Matas, O'Sullivan and Huband, JJ.A.

May 30, 1979.

Summary:

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Criminal Law - Topic 5259

Evidence - Admissions - What constitutes - The mother of a three year old child confronted the accused with allegations by the child of the accused's indecent conduct - The accused said that he was sorry and that he didn't mean to touch her, adding "please don't tell your husband" - The Manitoba Court of Appeal held that the accused's statements were tantamount to an admission - See paragraphs 2 to 4.

Criminal Law - Topic 5856

Sentence - Indecent assault - The accused, who was working in a three year old child's home, put his hand under the child's panties - The child's mother was in the next room - The accused had prior convictions of similar offences - He was convicted of indecent assault and sentenced to six months imprisonment and one year probation - The Manitoba Court of Appeal dismissed the Crown's appeal from sentence.

Counsel:

J.G. Dangerfield, for the Crown;

M.W. Israel, for the accused/respondent.

This case was heard on May 30, 1979, at Winnipeg, Manitoba, before FREEDMAN, C.J.M., MONNIN, MATAS, O'SULLIVAN and HUBAND, JJ.A., of the Manitoba Court of Appeal.

On May 30, 1979, FREEDMAN, C.J.M., delivered the following judgment for the Court of Appeal: