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The Death of Constitutional Exemptions? Alberta RCMP Officer Sentenced to Mandatory Four Years for Manslaughter with a Firearm

Posted on March 13, 2008 by Jennifer Koshan

Cases Considered: R. v. Ferguson, 2008 SCC 6 PDF Version: The Death of Constitutional Exemptions? Alberta RCMP Officer Sentenced to Mandatory Four Years for Manslaughter with a Firearm The death of 23 year old Darren Varley in the custody of … Continue reading →

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Taking Violence Against Women Seriously in Sentencing Decisions

Posted on January 12, 2008 by Jennifer Koshan

Cases Considered: R. v. Diebel, 2007 ABCA 418, R. v. Douglas, 2007 ABCA 321 PDF Version: Taking Violence Against Women Seriously in Sentencing Decisions In two recent cases, the Alberta Court of Appeal has considered certain forms of violence against … Continue reading →

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