Sep 30, 2022
Does Time Spent in Pre-Sentence Custody or Being Subject to Strict Bail Conditions Count Towards a Final Sentence?
The Ontario Court of Appeal recently addressed how an accused’s bail conditions can impact their sentence in the case of R. v. Schlaepfer.  The accused was detained in custody on March 13, 2016, and released on bail on May 17, 2016. The accused pleaded guilty to a charge of the production of marijuana and was sentenced to 14 months in custody and was given 4.2 months of credit for both pre-sentence custody and hardships related to health concerns while in custody read more here
