R. v. Larocque, 2003 NWTSC 52 Date: 20030912 Docket: S-1-CR-2003000056 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE NORTHWEST TERRITORIES IN THE MATTER OF: HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN - and - PATRICK EDWARD LAROCQUE Transcript of the Reasons for Sentence delivered by The Honourable Justice J.E. Richard, sitting in Yellowknife, in the Northwest Territories, on the 11th day of September, A.D. 2003. APPEARANCES: Mr. J. Burke: Counsel for the Crown Ms. M. Engley: Counsel for the Defendant (Charge under s. 5(3) (a) x2 of the CDSA) THE COURT: I want to thank counsel for their submissions and assistance to the Court on the issue of sentence. I am satisfied from listening to counsel that counsel have addressed the necessary principles that should guide the Court in determining an appropriate sentence, and notwithstanding Mr. Larocque's absence of any related record or convictions, the proposed sentence is an appropriate one. Mr. Larocque should know that had it not been for his early plea of guilty, his early acknowledgment of wrong-doing and taking responsibility and being prepared to face the consequences, as he put it, this leads to a reduction in sentence. And the sentence would certainly be more lengthy because of the volume of drugs here. It would be more lengthy than that suggested by counsel without his guilty plea on an early basis. So I am satisfied to impose the sentence requested by counsel in these circumstances. Stand, Mr. Larocque. Patrick Edward Larocque, for the crimes that you have committed, on Count 1, the sentence of the Court is that you be imprisoned for a period of two years less one day; on Count 2, two years less one day, concurrent to the sentence on Count 1. In addition, there will be a Section 109 order, firearms [Page 1] prohibition order, for a period of ten years following your release. Any such item in your possession at this time will be surrendered to a police officer forthwith. In the circumstances, there will be no victim fine surcharge. You may sit down. Anything else on this file, Counsel? MR. BURKE: Your Honour, just with regard to the items seized by the police. I ask that they be ordered destroyed. THE COURT: The drugs seized in the investigation will be destroyed. MR. BURKE: Thank you, sir. Certified to be a true and accurate transcript, pursuant to Rules 723 and 724 of the Supreme Court Rules of Court Jane Romanowich Court Reporter [Page 2]
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