SCC Decision: May 29, 2008

R. v. L.M., 2008 SCC 31
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(Criminal law / Sentencing)
The accused was convicted of sexually assaulting his daughter and of making, distributing and possessing child pornography.  The trial judge imposed the maximum sentence for sexual assault and a consecutive five years for the other charges.  Because of the offender's record, he was also found to be a long-term offender.  The Court upheld the sentence, finding that it was not demonstrably unfit.
Majority/Dissent: 8/1