SELECTED CASE LAW

ALBERTA:

2012 ABPC 203

2012 ABPC 203 involves voyeurism on a college campus. Mr. P, a 24-year-old exchange student, hid outside of his roommate’s window and filmed his roommate having sex with her boyfriend. Mr. P was caught filming them and he threw the memory stick away. However, he later con-fessed via email, apologizing to the victim. The victim, Ms. V, did not submit a victim impact statement. Mr. P turned himself in and expressed deep remorse. The court noted that he was a youthful offender with a promising career. Mr. P was sentenced to a conditional discharge, and 18 months’ probation, including 80 hours of community service.

 

Criminal Offence(s): Voyeurism