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29028

George Sutherland v. Her Majesty the Queen

(Ontario) (Criminal) (By Leave)

Docket

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List of proceedings
Date Proceeding Filed By
(if applicable)
2005-02-07 Close file on Leave
2004-10-29 Judgment and notice of deposit of judgment sent to all parties (reconsideration)
2004-10-28 Decision on the motion for reconsideration of the application for leave to appeal, The motion for an extension of time is granted. The motion for reconsideration of the application for leave to appeal dismissed July 11, 2002, is dismissed.


Dismissed
2004-10-28 Decision on motion to extend time, CJ Ma F, The motion for an extension of time is granted.
Granted
2004-09-17 Correspondence received from, S. Kingston dated September 16, 2004 re: enclosing 6 copies of compendium in support of motion for reconsideration (sent to the judges on Sept. 24, 2004) Her Majesty the Queen
2004-09-17 Supplemental document, (compendium in support of reconsideration - corrected Tabs G and I) - sent to the judges on Sept. 24, 2004 Her Majesty the Queen
2004-09-07 Submission of motion for reconsideration of the application for leave to appeal to panel, CJ Ma F
2004-09-07 Submission of motion to extend time, CJ Ma F
2004-08-20 Supplemental document, Compendium of supporting materials in response for reconsideration Vol. I & II Her Majesty the Queen
2004-08-20 Book of authorities, (RECONSIDERATION) Her Majesty the Queen
2004-08-19 Response to motion to extend time, (included in the response to the motion for reconsideration) - book form, Completed on: 2004-08-19 Her Majesty the Queen
2004-08-19 Response to motion for reconsideration of the application for leave to appeal, (book form), Completed on: 2004-08-19 Her Majesty the Queen
2004-08-09 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, the parties from A. Roland (by fax) re: motion for reconsideration has been accepted for filing
2004-04-07 Notice of change of solicitor, from I. Koziebrocki to P. McCann George Sutherland
2004-03-30 Correspondence (sent by the Court) to, the parties re: acknowledge receipt of the motion for reconsideration
2004-03-26 Motion to extend time, to file the motion for reconsideration (included in motion for reconsideration), Completed on: 2004-03-26 George Sutherland
2004-03-26 Motion for reconsideration of the application for leave to appeal, Completed on: 2004-03-30 George Sutherland
2002-07-17 Close file on Leave
2002-07-15 Judgment on leave sent to the parties
2002-07-11 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, The application for an extension of time is granted and the application for leave to appeal from the judgment of the Court of Appeal for Ontario, Number C31791, dated May 29, 2001, is dismissed.
Dismissed
2002-07-11 Decision on motion to extend time to file and /or serve the leave application, CJ Ia Arb
Granted, no order as to costs
2002-06-03 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, CJ Ia Arb
2002-06-03 Submission of motion to extend time to file and/ or serve the leave application, CJ Ia Arb
2002-02-08 Response to the motion to extend the time to file and / or serve the leave application, (included in the response on leave application), Completed on: 2002-02-08 Her Majesty the Queen
2002-02-08 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, Completed on: 2002-02-08 Her Majesty the Queen
2002-01-30 Letter acknowledging receipt of a complete application for leave to appeal
2002-01-15 Motion to extend the time to file and or serve the application for leave to appeal, Included in application for leave, Completed on: 2002-01-15 George Sutherland
2002-01-15 Application for leave to appeal, extension of time included. Notice of application not signed, Completed on: 2002-01-30 George Sutherland

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Sutherland, George Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Her Majesty the Queen Respondent Active

Counsel

Party: Sutherland, George

Counsel
Patrick F. D. McCann
McCann Law Offices
Suite 605 - 200 Elgin Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 1L5
Telephone: (613) 236-1410
FAX: (613) 563-1367

Party: Her Majesty the Queen

Counsel
Sandra Kingston
Attorney General of Ontario
Crown Law Office - Criminal
10th Floor - 720 Bay Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5G 2K1
Telephone: (416) 326-2460
FAX: (416) 326-4656
Email: sandra.kingston@jus.gov.on.ca
Agent
Robert E. Houston, Q.C.
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Email: rhouston@burkerobertson.com

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Lower court rulings

July 30, 1997
Ontario Court of Justice (General Division)

18191/97

Convictions for assault, sexual assault, uttering a death threat, extortion; Acquittal on count of wilful attempt to obstruct justice by threats

May 19, 1998
Ontario Court of Justice (General Division)

18191/97

Declared dangerous offender, indeterminate sentence imposed

May 29, 2001
Court of Appeal for Ontario

C31791

Appeal from conviction and sentence dismissed

Memorandums of argument on application for leave to appeal

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Date modified: 2025-02-27