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Saskatchewan - R. v. L.L.B., 2013 SKPC 165 (Whelan J.)

R. v. L.L.B., 2013 SKPC 165 (Whelan J.)

Guilty plea by Métis offender to robbery of phone from student, committing an indictable offence while face masked – offender with ARND – history of family breakdown, family substance abuse, physical and emotional abuse – intellectual capacities variable – high risk of reoffending, few supports and greater needs – YCJA requires the imposition of meaningful measures with regard to offender’s level of development and special needs – ARND diagnosis and Gladue factors should lead to greater understanding not harsher treatment – ARND diagnosis should be ‘game changer’ in terms of understanding appropriate measures to assist him – 15 months probation.