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R. v. Alfronce Paul, Crim. Rev. --------D-67, 12/9/67, Georges C. J.



R. v. Alfronce Paul, Crim. Rev. --------D-67, 12/9/67, Georges C. J.

The accused were convicted of being rogues and vagabonds

[P.C. s. 177(4)]. Maximum penalties of 3 months’ imprisonment were imposed. Both were first offenders.

            Held: Only in the most unusual circumstances should the maximum penalty be imposed on a first offender. Sentences reduced to result in immediate release.

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