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Kamloops judge Len Marchand Jr. appointed to B.C. Supreme Court
KAMLOOPS – Judge Len Marchand Jr. has been appointed to the Supreme Court of B.C.…
Conflict of interest delays sentencing in Kamloops, Vernon crime spree case
KAMLOOPS – A man who seriously injured two people after crashing a stolen vehicle into…
Court delays put brakes on drunk driving case
CLEARWATER – A judge acquitted a woman of her impaired driving charges after her lawyer argued the case violated her charter right to be tried within a reasonable amount of time —a problem in the small town of Clearwater where court time is unpredictable. Last week, Provincial Court Judge Len Marchand said delays due to...
Accused’s bail release reversed after judge’s error
KAMLOOPS – On Friday afternoon, a man previously released on bail was put back behind bars before his trial due to a provincial court judge’s error. Jeremy Allen, 34, faces domestic violence related charges both in Kamloops and Kelowna courts. On July 24, Judge Len Marchand released him on bail for both files. As the...
OOPS: Man accidentally released on bail on domestic violence charges
KAMLOOPS – A man held in custody on a string of domestic violence charges was mistakenly set free on bail from the Kamloops Law Courts and a Supreme Court judge was asked to fix it last week. "Confusing," was how Justice Hope Hyslop described the situation surrounding Jeremy Allen, born 1980. It's not clear exactly...
Two locals to receive Order of B.C.
KAMLOOPS - Two local men will be among the 25 British Columbians to be appointed to the Order of B.C. this year. Roger Barnsley and Hon. Leonard Marchand are among those who will receive the award, given to people who have contributed to the province in extraordinary ways. Barnsley, as president of the University College...