by Andrew Barbacki | Feb 20, 2010 | mandatory minimum sentencing
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/top-court-bucks-tough-on-crime-trend/article1475432/ A previous blog discussed the concept of sentencing laws which limit judges’ power to show leniency for particular offences. Now the Supeme court has opened the... by Andrew Barbacki | Jul 21, 2009 | mandatory minimum sentencing, sentencing, Uncategorized
Mandatory Minimum Sentences are those imposed after a finding of guilt for offences for which the Criminal Code provides that the punishment cannot be less than the minimum specified. Historically, murder was the only common offence (other examples being treason and... 