Constitutionality of mandatory minimum sentence for intentionally discharging a firearm into or at a place, knowing that or being reckless as to whether another person is present in the place — Whether mandatory minimum sentence violates s. 12 of the Charter — Application of Gladue principles — Whether Court of Appeal applied appropriate standard of review — Whether there are conflicting decisions — Whether Court of Appeal erred in law — How should sentencing courts incorporate Indigenous concepts of justice — s. 12 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. — dismissed 03/09/2023 — Supreme Advocacy acted as agent for the Applicant.
Read the lower court decision from the NUCA here.