On June 30th, 2014, a five year old boy named Nathan O’Brien was reported missing. Nathan’s grandparents, Kathy and Alvin Liknes, who were with Nathan were also reported missing. Blood and drag marks were found in the Liknes residence which indicated an incident took place. The bodies were never found and only forensic evidence was gathered. Douglas Garland was the main suspect and person of interest in this case.
The offences committed were 3 counts of first degree murder. Section 231 (1) under the Canadian Criminal Code.
The maximum penalty for 1 count of first degree murder is 25 years in prison according to the Canadian criminal code, section 231 (1). Douglas Garland can get up to 75 years in prison.
The actus reus in this case was the fact that 3 people are dead, the mens rea was to kill the 3 people and there was blood and distress …show more content…
This offence is section 231 (1) in the Canadian Criminal Code.
The maximum sentence each of the 4 suspects will face is up to 25 years according to section 231 (1) in the Canadian Criminal Code.
The actus reus in this case is the fact that Jarryl was murdered. The mens rea was the pulling of the trigger by the suspects knowing that it will result in the death of Jarryl.
The crown would present video surveillance from multiple angles showing the 4 men committing the crime and fleeing from the crime scene, as well as witnesses. I think the defence would state that they were under peer pressure or because they were under the influence of drugs and alcohol, also motive was not stated and is not known so this could support the accused.
This trial will take place in the Ontario Court of Justice.
I think the accused will be found guilty considering two suspects turned themselves in and two suspects were arrested. Along with video surveillance and witnesses the 4 suspects must have a very solid alibi in order to have a chance of being found not
The offences committed were 3 counts of first degree murder. Section 231 (1) under the Canadian Criminal Code.
The maximum penalty for 1 count of first degree murder is 25 years in prison according to the Canadian criminal code, section 231 (1). Douglas Garland can get up to 75 years in prison.
The actus reus in this case was the fact that 3 people are dead, the mens rea was to kill the 3 people and there was blood and distress …show more content…
This offence is section 231 (1) in the Canadian Criminal Code.
The maximum sentence each of the 4 suspects will face is up to 25 years according to section 231 (1) in the Canadian Criminal Code.
The actus reus in this case is the fact that Jarryl was murdered. The mens rea was the pulling of the trigger by the suspects knowing that it will result in the death of Jarryl.
The crown would present video surveillance from multiple angles showing the 4 men committing the crime and fleeing from the crime scene, as well as witnesses. I think the defence would state that they were under peer pressure or because they were under the influence of drugs and alcohol, also motive was not stated and is not known so this could support the accused.
This trial will take place in the Ontario Court of Justice.
I think the accused will be found guilty considering two suspects turned themselves in and two suspects were arrested. Along with video surveillance and witnesses the 4 suspects must have a very solid alibi in order to have a chance of being found not