Supreme Court

Decision Information

R v Raddi

Court Supreme Court
Date 1998-06-04
File numbers CR 03467
Judge(s) Richard
Location Tuktoyaktuk
Cases and statutes considered Statutes considered:
Criminal Code, RSC 1985, c. C-46, s. 235(1)
Criminal Code, RSC 1985, c. C-46, s. 109
Decision information:

Summary: Accused had plead guilty to the offence of manslaughter after being charged with the stabbing of her common-law husband - Historically turbulent relationship - Both parties had been drinking heavily the night of the stabbing - History of substance abuse - 14 months spent in custody while awaiting trial. Court considered the following aggravating factors: use of a lethal weapon, more than one stabbing action involved, and the stabbing occurred within a spousal relationship - Substantial period of incarceration was considered necessary in order that the Accused might have an opportunity to receive long-term treatment to assist with her rehabilitation.
Decision: Sentence determined - 4 years imprisonment ; 10 year firearms prohibition
Subjects: Criminal law - Murder and related offences - Manslaughter
Criminal law - Sentencing - Principles - General deterrence
Criminal law - Sentencing - Principles - Rehabilitation

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