Territorial Court

Decision Information

R v Karoo

Court Territorial Court
Date 1999-03-23
Judge(s) Bruser
Location Yellowknife
Cases and statutes considered Statutes considered:
Criminal Code, R.S.C. 1985, c. C-46, s. 113
Criminal Code, R.S.C. 1985, c. C-46, s. 109
Decision information:

Abstract: Transcript of reasons for sentence for convictions on a series of break and enters and robbery -- charges included a home invasion where occupant was threatened with a hammer and screwdriver -- apology to victim and early guilty plea -- no exemption to firearm prohibition as public protection outweighing desire to hunt
Decision: Break and enter and assault - 3 years
Break and enter - 2 years concurrent
Break and enter - 2 years concurrent
Attempted robbery - 2 years concurrent
Counts 5 to 9 (Break and enter) - 1 year concurrent on each, consecutive
Sentence: 3 years imprisonment
Subjects: Criminal law - Breaking and entering and related offences
Criminal law - Sentencing - Firearms prohibition

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