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Old 04-06-2011, 06:32 PM   #74
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Originally Posted by Weiser Wonder View Post
How does sentencing work in Canada? If he gets 1st degree murder, could they give him a sentence that would make sure he doesn't see the light of day again? Or is he free in 25 years or so?
I'm no expert but the crown can request a dangerous offender hearing, which means that the term of his sentence is indefinite but subject to yearly review.

The one thing that I liked about the British system is that they could sentence you to the queens pleasure, which means you don't get out.
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