Supreme Court
Decision Information
Abstract: transcript of reasons for sentence on conviction for aggravated assault -- during altercation involving several parties, accused stabbed victim twice in chest, once in back and slashed his arm, puncturing his lung, diaphragm and liver -- accused having no criminal record and many letters of support and good character -- guilty plea mitigating - not a case of self-defence -- request for suspended sentence denies due to violent nature of offence -- conditional sentence also not proportional to gravity of offence, nor would it serve deterrence function
Decision: Sentence determined - 20 months imprisonment and 10 year firearm prohibition imposed
Subjects: Criminal law - Assault - Aggravated assault