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R v Weng, 2025 ABCA 157

[1] The appellant pleaded guilty to one count of internet luring contrary to section 172.1(1)(b) of the Criminal Code on November 17, 2017. On February 6, 2018, a sentence was imposed including a mandatory 20-year reporting order pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Sex Offender Information Registration Act, SC 2004, c 10(SOIRA) and the Criminal Code. Subsequently the Supreme Court of Canada held that the mandatory inclusion of all designated offenders in that registry violated the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.[1] Parliament responded by enacting changes to the legislation including enacting section 490.04(1)(a) in the Criminal Code to permit offenders to apply for an exemption from SOIRA. The appellant applied for an exemption on April 25, 2024. That application was denied.

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R v Hassan, 2025 ABCA 158

[1] The appellant, Abdiwali Hassan, appeals his convictions for sexual interference and invitation to sexual touching following a trial by judge and jury. The appellant’s conviction for sexual assault was stayed pursuant to Kienapple v R1974 CanLII 14 (SCC), [1975] 1 SCR 729,  and he was sentenced to six years imprisonment.

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Montpetit v Alberta (Director of SafeRoads), 2025 ABCA 154

[1] On January 14, 2022 the appellant, Michael Montpetit, was issued a Notice of Administrative Penalty (NAP) for impaired driving pursuant to the Traffic Safety Act, RSA 2000, c T-6, ss 88.1(1)(a).  On February 14, 2022, the SafeRoads Alberta Adjudicator denied his appeal and confirmed the NAP and penalties. The appellant appealed the Adjudicator’s decision to the Court of King’s Bench and on January 23, 2024, the reviewing justice dismissed his application for judicial review: Montpetit v Director of SafeRoads Alberta, 2024 ABKB 42.

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R v Palcon, 2025 ABCA 153

[1] The appellant, Mr. Palcon, appeals his conviction under section 95(1) of the Criminal Code for possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition. He pleaded guilty to drug possession offences arising out of the circumstances described below and stood trial on the remaining firearm charge.

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R v Dodgson, 2025 ABCA 152

[1] The appellant Crown asks that leave to appeal sentence be granted because the sentence imposed on the respondent is not proportionate to the gravity of the offence and the moral blameworthiness of the offender and is unfit. The appellant asks that the parole ineligibility period imposed be increased from 12 years to a period in the range of 15 to 18 years, with all ancillary orders remaining the same.

[2] For the reasons outlined below, the appeal is dismissed.

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