Sentences with phrase «youth sentence»

The maximum youth sentence for second degree murder is 7 years, comprised of a period of 4 years custody, followed by a placement in the community under conditional supervision for 3 additional years.

The maximum youth sentence for second degree murder was seven years, comprised of a period of custody of four years, followed by a placement in the community under conditional supervision for three additional years.

This Bill amends the YCJA to alter the framework governing the imposition of an adult sentence; broaden the circumstances in which a youth custodial sentence may be imposed; revise the objectives of the youth criminal justice system; modify youth sentencing principles; and provide a framework for determining whether a young person should be denied bail.

Defence to make case for youth sentence at Saskatchewan school shooter's hearing, Canadian Press

To provide safe custody to youth sentenced by the courts for reform and ensure their safety, well - being, and positive transformation by taking responsibilities as a juvenile detention officer in the Lemont County Juvenile Detention Center.

In a peculiar twist, the couple insists that instead of referring to the buyer's agent by her real name, Kelly Williams, Ms. Lindsay called her Kelly Ellard — a B.C. woman convicted seven years ago of killing another teenager, sparking calls for tougher youth sentences.

The maximum youth sentence for first degree murder is 10 years, comprised of a period of 6 years custody, followed by a placement in the community under conditional supervision for 4 additional years.

Youth sentences for murder are of a significantly shorter duration than that for adults.

• The penal system does not rehabilitated the youth sentenced under them • It actually makes juveniles more violent.

a youth sentence imposed in accordance with the purpose and principles set out in subparagraph 3 (1)(b)(ii) and section 38 would not be of sufficient length to hold the young person accountable for his or her offending behaviour.

establish that a youth sentence would not be sufficient to hold the accused accountable for his behaviour.

A youth sentence would mean he would have received a maximum six years in jail and a four - year period of supervision.

Professor Alan Leschied told us about the actual outcomes of our youth sentencing practices.

In this youth sentence appeal, the youth pleaded guilty to two counts of motor vehicle theft and to failure to comply with a youth sentence.

During his youth sentence review, he had spoke on the phone with his friend.

Under the YCJA, a youth sentence can not be a greater punishment than an adult would receive if convicted of the same offence committed in similar circumstances.

The youth sentence appeal was successful.

The court concluded a youth sentence was sufficient to hold the young person accountable for his offending behaviour.

In order for the offender to be sentenced as an adult, the Crown must satisfy the court that a youth sentence is not long enough hold the youth accountable.

The Crown Attorney may also apply to have the youth sentenced as an adult.