Li raised the issue of whether the authors of certain of the statements met the definition of “victim” as contemplated by section 722(4) of the Criminal Code, and also the issue of whether portions of certain of the statements went beyond what may be submitted to the Board under section 672.5(14), as each of those provisions have been interpreted by the Courts.Ĭounsel for Vincent Lee cited R. While there is no question that all of the individuals who submitted victim impact statements suffered great personal loss as a result of the commission of the offence, counsel for Mr. Vincent Li attorney argued that in some cases the victims included statements that went beyond the impacts that the offence had upon them. Li and his reintegration into society and his other needs. The board was to consider the need to protect the public from dangerous persons, the present mental condition of Mr. Vince Weiguang Li was required to appear before the Review Board on Monday, Jfor a Disposition hearing. Review Board is expected to give Vincent Li more freedomĬounsel for Vincent Li objected to the acceptance of certain portions of statements that were filed with the Review Board by victims and those who classified themselves as victims.
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