The prosecution is seeking a three-year sentence for a Montreal father who kidnapped his autistic daughter.
According to court documents, the father, whose name has not been released to protect the identity of the victim, took his 12-year-old daughter from her mother’s home in Montreal in 2019. The father then fled to Mexico with the child, where they were found by authorities and returned to Canada.
During the trial, the prosecution argued that the father’s actions were premeditated and calculated, as he had planned the kidnapping for months and even obtained false documents to facilitate their escape.
The defense, however, argued that the father was acting out of desperation and fear for his daughter’s safety, as he believed that the child’s mother was not providing adequate care for her. They also pointed out that the father has no prior criminal record and has been a devoted and loving father to his daughter.
The judge in the case has heard from both sides and is expected to deliver a sentence in the coming weeks. The prosecution is seeking a three-year prison term, while the defense is asking for a conditional sentence that would allow the father to serve his sentence in the community.
The case has sparked a debate about the rights of parents of children with special needs and the challenges they face in navigating the legal system. Many advocates for children with autism have expressed concern that the father’s actions may have caused further trauma to the child.
The judge will have to carefully consider all the evidence presented before making a decision on the appropriate sentence for the father. The well-being of the child must be the top priority in this case, and justice must be served for all parties involved.
