Posts Tagged 'child abuse'

In Canada, the maximum sentence for ‘simple’ possession of child pornography is 5 years in jail where the Crown proceeds by Indictment (see section 163.1 of the Criminal Code of Canada). There is a minimum jail term of 45 days upon conviction. Over the years the legislation has been amended and the penalties are definitely getting stiffer here in Canada.

However, in the United States the sentencing regime for ‘simple’ possession of child pornography is about to become a whole lot ...

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Case Name:
R. v. R.J.

Between
Her Majesty the Queen, respondent, and
R.J., appellant

[2002] O.J. No. 3143
Court File No. C37651

Ontario Court of Appeal
Toronto, Ontario
Doherty, Rosenberg and Cronk JJ.A.

August 9, 2002.
(2 paras.)

Counsel:
Tushar K. Pain, for the appellant.
No counsel mentioned for the respondent.

The judgment of the Court was delivered by

¶ 1      DOHERTY J.A. (endorsement):— The trial judge did not have the benefit of this court’s decision in R. v. Schan, [2002] O.J. No. 600, (February 15, 2002).  In ...

ONTARIO COURT OF JUSTICE

HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN

V.

JULIE MILGAARD

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BEFORE THE HONOURABLE JUSTICE P. TAYLOR
on November 26, 2004

Appearances:
D. Aaron – counsel for the Crown
T. Pain – counsel for the Accused

THE COURT: Julie Milgaard entered a plea of guilty before me on the 24th of September. The matter had been judicially pre-tried by me a few days before.

The facts are that while she was intoxicated she began yelling at her son, Barry, and ultimately hit Barrie. It’s a fact ...