Négligence criminelle (jurisprudence des peines)
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Offence Wording
- Criminal negligence
219 (1) Every one is criminally negligent who
- (a) in doing anything, or
- (b) in omitting to do anything that it is his duty to do,
shows wanton or reckless disregard for the lives or safety of other persons.
- Definition of “duty”
(2) For the purposes of this section, "duty" means a duty imposed by law.
R.S., c. C-34, s. 202.
- Causing death by criminal negligence
220 Every person who by criminal negligence causes death to another person is guilty of an indictable offence and liable
- (a) where a firearm is used in the commission of the offence, to imprisonment for life and to a minimum punishment of imprisonment for a term of four years; and
- (b) in any other case, to imprisonment for life.
R.S., 1985, c. C-46, s. 220; 1995, c. 39, s. 141.
- Causing bodily harm by criminal negligence
221 Every person who by criminal negligence causes bodily harm to another person is guilty of
- (a) an indictable offence and liable to imprisonment for a term of not more than 10 years; or
- (b) an offence punishable on summary conviction.
R.S., 1985, c. C-46, s. 221; 2019, c. 25, s. 76
Causing Bodily Harm
| Case Name | Prv. | Crt. | Sentence | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R v Dedeckere, 2017 ONCA 799 (CanLII), par curiam | ON  |
CA | 1 year imprisonment | The offender plead guilty to criminal negligence causing bodily harm. He attempted to kill himself by driving into a power poll and incidentally caused serious harm to a pedestrian. Mental health played a significant role in the offence. The Court of appeal overturned a 2 year sentence. Trouver des résumés de cas. |
Causing Death
| Case Name | Prv. | Crt. | Sentence | Summary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R v Calahoo, 2019 ABQB 30 (CanLII), par Ross J | AB  |
SC | 2 years less a day imprisonment | Shaking 2 month old baby resulting in child's death Trouver des résumés de cas. | |
| R v Cassady, 2016 ONSC 6063 (CanLII), par Heeney J | ON |
SC | "Heeney, J., imposed a sentence of 42 months for one count of criminal negligence in operation of a motor vehicle, causing death. The 22-year-old offender was travelling at more than 100 kilometres per hour over the posted speed limit when he struck the rear of the victim’s motorcycle. There were mitigating factors in play for Mr. Cassady, including a guilty plea, youthful age, expression of remorse, acceptance of responsibility, no record of prior driving infractions, and no risk of reoffending. There are no similar mitigating factors for Mr. Mercer." (Quoting from R c Mercer, 2018 NLSC 219 (CanLII)), au para 33 Trouver des résumés de cas. | ||
| R v Czornobaj, 2014 QCCS 6709 (CanLII), par J | QC  |
SC | Trouver des résumés de cas. | ||
| R v Parent, 2013 BCCA 429 (CanLII), par Groberman JA | BC  |
CA | 5.5 years | Trouver des résumés de cas. | |
| R v Antunes, 2013 BCCA 127 (CanLII), par Kirkpatrick JA | BC |
CA | 5.5 years 11 year probib. |
Trouver des résumés de cas. | |
| R v Badhwar, 2011 ONCA 266 (CanLII), par J | ON |
CA | "the Ontario Court of Appeal upheld a 30 month sentence (less credit for time served) imposed at trial following conviction for criminal negligence causing death while street racing. Although the Court did not alter the sentence, Moldaver, J.A., writing for a unanimous panel, stated, “I think it was lenient”. The street race was of 40 kilometres duration, and on a busy highway." (Quoting from R c Mercer, 2018 NLSC 219 (CanLII)), au para 29 Trouver des résumés de cas. | ||
| R v Nusrat, 2009 ONCA 31 (CanLII), par Epstein JA | ON |
CA | Trouver des résumés de cas. | ||
| R v Woloshyn, 2006 BCCA 228 (CanLII), par J | BC |
CA | Trouver des résumés de cas. | ||
| R v Cappo, 2005 SKCA 134 (CanLII), par Sherstobitoff JA | SK  |
CA | Trouver des résumés de cas. | ||
| R v BJS, 2005 BCPC 408 (CanLII), par Quantz J | BC |
PC | Trouver des résumés de cas. | ||
| R v Bhalru and Khosa, 2003 BCCA 645 (CanLII), par Finch JA | BC |
CA | 2 years less a day 5 year prohib. |
Trouver des résumés de cas. | |
| R v Lam, 2003 CanLII 31332 (ON CA), par Labrosse JA | ON |
CA | "the Ontario Court of Appeal upheld a 24 month sentence for criminal negligence causing death. Labrosse, J.A., writing for a unanimous panel, found (at paragraph 14) that “while the sentence imposed could have been more substantial, the case law does not support a conclusion that the sentence imposed is demonstrably unfit.” This was not a street racing case but, rather, was a case of extremely reckless driving. The offender was going 170 kilometres per hour in a 70 kilometre per hour zone. Several mitigating factors were in play: short duration of high speed, no significant driving record, impeccable background and character. Mr. Mercer does not have the benefit of similar mitigating factors and, the circumstances of his conduct are more serious." (Quoting from R c Mercer, 2018 NLSC 219 (CanLII)), au para 27 Trouver des résumés de cas. | ||
| R v Olivier, 2002 CanLII 40808 (QC CA), par curiam | QC |
CA | 3 years | Trouver des résumés de cas. | |
| R v Konkolus, 1988 ABCA 127 (CanLII), par curiam | AB |
CA | Trouver des résumés de cas. | ||
| R v Mellstrom, 1975 CanLII 1270 (AB CA), par Allen JA | AB |
CA | Trouver des résumés de cas. | ||
Unreported
- [1] 2 years, 4 months (NS)