Quebec Crown

• Crown to seek 17-year sentence for Quebec man convicted in kidnapping of U.S. couple

  The Helms were taken from their home, smuggled into Canada and held at a cottage in Magog, Que., for two days before they were rescued unharmed by a Quebec provincial police.

  Crime

  Mar 6, 2023
  
• Quebec judicial council rejects complaint over judge’s sexual assault ruling

  Quebec court Judge Matthieu Poliquin's June 2022 decision to grant Simon Houle probation and a conditional discharge caused an uproar in the province.

  Canada

  Nov 23, 2022
  
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• Teen sentenced to 5 years for murder of Lucas Gaudet

  The court handed they teen a five-year sentence in youth detention based on a joint recommendation from both the Crown and the defence. 

  Crime

  Jun 15, 2022
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• Montreal man wrongfully accused in attempted murder of police officer suing for $1.2M

  He spent almost a week in detention when prosecutors dropped all the charges against him after they said evidence had surfaced absolving him.

  Canada

  Jul 14, 2021
• Police watchdog’s statement after Montreal man’s death lacked transparency, impartiality: Judge

  A Quebec judge has awarded the family of an Île-Bizard man who died during a police intervention $30,000 in damages in a civil lawsuit.

  Canada

  Jun 8, 2021
• Ugo Fredette’s lawyer urges jury to opt for manslaughter in double murder trial

  Ugo Fredette, 43, was arrested Sept. 15, 2017, in Ontario.

  Canada

  Sep 26, 2019
• Quebec’s top court rules Richard Henry Bain’s sentence in election shooting to stand

  A five-judge Court of Appeal panel dismissed the appeals of both the Crown and the defence.

  Canada

  Mar 20, 2019
• No charges to be laid in Montreal North dog attack

  The family had agreed last summer to temporarily house a big dog belonging to one of their acquaintances.

  Canada

  Mar 18, 2019
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• Montreal police won’t face charges in fatal 2017 shooting of black man: Crown

  The man's family filed a lawsuit against the city last year, alleging police were abusive and used unnecessary force.

  Canada

  Mar 1, 2019
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• Former SNC-Lavalin executive wants fraud and bribery case thrown out over delays

  The charges Stéphane Roy faces stem from SNC-Lavalin's dealings with the regime of the late Libyan dictator, Moammar Gadhafi.

  Canada

  Feb 13, 2019