Criminal Negligence Causing Death
Sentencing hearing held for Toronto man found guilty of criminal negligence causing death in 2016 crash
By Catherine McDonald Crime Specialist
Galeeb Abau-Jabeen stood up in a courtroom with about two dozen friends and family watching on and said he was sorry to his best friend’s family and the family of a girl he critically injured. Continue reading
Toronto driver who killed York U. student sentenced to more than 5 years in prison
By Jamie Mauracher Digital Broadcast Journalist
“Its hard to see him really not care about taking someone away that is important to so many people,” Kesner said. Continue reading
Hamilton man charged following Stoney Creek crash that killed 60-year-old
Police say the collision happened on July 30 when two cars collided on South Service Road at Green Road. Continue reading
Man sentenced to 4 years for Edmonton man’s fentanyl overdose death
Jordan Yarmey received a four-year sentence for criminal negligence causing death in the 2016 death of 33-year-old Szymon Kalich. Continue reading
Sask. lawyer says manslaughter charges for overdose deaths will likely remain rare
While charges have been laid in one case, a Saskatoon lawyer says don’t expect to see a floodgate of manslaughter charges in connection to fatal overdoses. Continue reading
First fentanyl manslaughter charges in Sask. laid against accused drug dealers
For the first time in Saskatchewan, authorities have laid manslaughter charges in connection to a string of overdose deaths. Continue reading
‘Depth of emptiness’: Calgary couple guilty in toddler’s death address court, sentencing delayed
A sentencing hearing is to begin Friday for a Calgary couple who delayed taking their gravely ill son to hospital until it was too late. Continue reading
N.B. man charged in death of well-known Halifax bottle collector waives preliminary inquiry
Defence lawyer Stan MacDonald appeared in court on Patterson’s behalf on Thursday, where it was revealed that Patterson has waived his right to a preliminary inquiry. Continue reading
Lethbridge man sentenced to 3 years in prison for death of 9-month-old baby
By Quinn Campbell Videographer
Tyler Hogan was originally charged with second-degree murder but pleaded guilty to a lesser charge instead of going to trial. Continue reading
Submissions made at sentencing hearing in negligence case in Alberta baby’s death
By Quinn Campbell Videographer
During her emotional victim impact statement, Austin’s mother said: “I felt like I was falling and there was no one there to catch me.” Continue reading