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Decision Information

R v Shimout

Court Supreme Court
Date 1985-04-02
Other citations (sub nom. Shimout v. R.) [1985] N.W.T.R. 118 – [1986] 2 C.N.L.R. 168 (S.C.)
File numbers SC 3297
Judge(s) de Weerdt
Location Yellowknife
Cases and statutes considered Statutes considered:
Fisheries Act, R.S.C. 1970, c. F-14, s. 65
Walrus Protection Regulations, SOR/80-338, P.C. 1980-1216
Criminal Code, R.s.C. 1970, c. C-34, s. 614 ( 1 )
Criminal Code, R.s.C. 1970, c. C-34, s. 663
Criminal Code, R.s.C. 1970, c. C-34, s. 663 ( 1 ) ( b )
Criminal Code, R.s.C. 1970, c. C-34, s. 663 ( 2 ) ( h )
Criminal Code, R.s.C. 1970, c. C-34, s. 722 ( 1 )
Criminal Code, R.s.C. 1970, c. C-34, s. 747 ( i )
Criminal Code, R.s.C. 1970, c. C-34, s. 748 ( a ) ( ii )
Criminal Code, R.s.C. 1970, c. C-34, s. 749
Criminal Code, R.s.C. 1970, c. C-34, s. 750 ( i )
Criminal Code, R.s.C. 1970, c. C-34, s. 754
Criminal Code, R.s.C. 1970, c. C-34, s. 755
Criminal Code, R.s.C. 1970, c. C-34, s. 755 ( 1 )
Decision information:

Summary: Sentence appeal allowed in part, substituting a fine of $500 and variation of the probation order for one day in gaol with probation, on conviction of wasting walrus meat obtained by hunting contrary to the Walrus Protection Regulations
Abstract: Appeal by accused from sentence for wasting walrus meat obtained by hunting
Decision: Sentence varied - Prison term set aside, 1 year's probation varied and adding 100 hours community service, and $500 fine (default - 5 weeks' imprisonment)
Keywords: Waste of walrus meat
Sentence appeal

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