RELEASE PENDING APPEAL - COVID-19
Saturday, April 25, 2020 at 8:37AM Mr. Shingoose was charged with impaired opertation causing bodily harm, convicted after trial, and sentenced to 15 months jail, with a 4 year driving prohibition. His application for release pending appeal was granted: In Mr. Shingoose’s case, I find on the basis of the evidence placed before me that he is particularly vulnerable to the risks posed by COVID-19 in the prison facility. He is 69 years old. He is diabetic and his condition appears to have worsened in custody. In this case, including the potential effect of COVID-19 on Mr. Shingoose’s health, a reasonable member of the public would agree that his detention pending his appeal is not necessary in the public interest. Any residual concerns about public safety can be overcome by his undertaking and the affidavits filed by his son and granddaughter. R. v. Shingoose, 2020 SKCA 45