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Quebec Man Sentenced for Brutal Uncle Attack | Vancouver News
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A Quebec man faces a 33-month prison term for a vicious attack on his uncle—wounds so severe they required months of hospitalization—despite a court order forbidding contact. The assault, fueled by alcohol and escalating a pattern of violence, included spitting on police and violating release conditions. While defense highlighted trauma and remorse, prosecutors stressed the brutality and repeated targeting of the head. The judge weighed Gladue principles, acknowledging systemic and personal hardship, but ultimately sided with public safety, citing high reoffending risk and unresolved substance abuse. The sentence, minus time already served, remains substantial.
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