H.M.the Queen v. Brown 2015 ONCA 361 Court of Appeal for Ontario,Juriansz, Rouleau, & Hourigan JJ.A 18y `first offender``who with 2 others broke into a house, Woman was pistol-whipped. kicked on back of head and neck, Beaten with golf driver. They poured gasoline on her. Stole long guns.

Trial judge MacKenzie J. sitting with a Jury sentenced to nine years, Appeal judges reduced sentence to  seven years based on age and "first offence".. Woman has permanent physical damage.

Comment:This reduction an invitation to violent "young" criminals. Important to get expert advice re home security; unbreakable glass and steel doors and frames. House invasion in Toronto regularly reported.. Gated communities rare in Toronto at present. Better Condos have 24 hr security staff.. Less crime in area bordered N; Lawrence av- S.  Lakeshore Blvd -W;Avenue rd.-E Bayview av

Ont.Reports 128 O,R, (3d) Part 10 797-800 Nov 13,2015