The fate of the killer of Thomas Cameron is already in the hands of the Tribunal. Lawyers ended their arguments on Tuesday over whether an adult sentence would be imposed on him.
The defense proposed a total sentence of 11 years for the 17 -year -old and 11 -month -old man at the time. To do so, Mr. Kim Dingman, suggests not considering preventive detention that has already been served.
The lawyer made this suggestion to Judge Benoit Gagnon so that the verdict imposed by the Youth Division is sufficient depending on the crime made on August 3, 2019 at Adrien-Cambron Park in Sherbrooke.
My client was sentenced to two years and nine months, or 33 months in prison. Calculated in hours and a half, this corresponds to 49.5 months of preventive detention. You can consider it or ignore itsuggested by Me Dingman.
Rehabilitation of the accused
The defense attorney believes this sentence will be sufficient for the young man complete rehabilitation, rehabilitation and reintegration into society.
” We will end eleven years of imprisonment. Will this sentence answer him for his crime? I pass on to you that yes. “
Mr. Dingman told the judge that the accused regrets the actions, that he regrets and wants to change. According to him, he has been well on his way to rehabilitation and abstaining from drugs and alcohol since he was arrested.
” He created rehabilitation programs. She attends school and follows the rules. She took her medication and followed up with a psychiatrist. She does the exercises required by the rehabilitation center. He has made progress. “
For her part, the criminal prosecution lawyer, Me Nathalie Robidoux, pleaded in favor of an adult sentence.I do not agree with my colleague’s interpretation. The sentencing regime YCJA is different from adult sentences. In a rehabilitation center, in a youth center, they receive serviceshe pointed out.
” I have not seen in the case law too many stabs for the question of jealousy. “
Fear of the victim’s mother
Thomas Cameron’s mother attended all the proceedings. Karine Cameron is looking forward to the judge’s decision. I want to impose an adult punishment. It is murder, not theft. It must be followed for life. I will not stop there if a decision is imposed on the youth.
Karine Cameron can’t wait to have the legal process behind her. Grief never happens. It is difficult to remember the events. Not going to the courthouse will cost me a lot.
Source: Radio-Canada
