The man convicted of manslaughter in the 2020 death in Nelson of Abbotsford police constable Allan Young should serve six to eight years in prison, Crown counsel says.
Sentencing submissions for Alex Willness are underway this morning in Nelson Supreme Court.
Willness’ trial heard that he struck Young over the head with a skateboard following a confrontation on Baker Street. Young, 55, died in hospital a few days later.
The court has heard victim impact statements from his wife Kim; daughter Mackenzie; Mackenzie’s mother Stephanie, who was Young’s ex-wife; and Young’s family in Scotland. They related how his death has left them with post-traumatic stress disorder.
The Crown is going over evidence in the case, stressing Willness’ moral culpability.
The defence has not presented its position yet. The hearing is expected to continue this afternoon and tomorrow.
Manslaughter comes with a maximum punishment of life in prison but there is no minimum. Most sentences are 10 years or less.
