Lottery winnings are capable of changing people’s lives for the better or for the worse and it all depends on the winner in question. New evidence was introduced in relation to the Quebecois who has a sudden outburst of rage because his CA$100,000 jackpot was not paid out immediately in 2012. New psychiatric evidence would aim to make possible a review of his dangerous offender sentence.
Many people experiencing sudden outbursts of rage over seemingly harmless and small issues know the unpredictable nature of anger. The Court of Appeal would now seek an ultimate solution to the issue with the help of a Court of Quebec judge. Samuel Fortier wants to get rid of the dangerous offender stamp he received in March 2015 and this could happen with the help of a new piece of evidence issued by an expert on mental health.
More Pieces of Evidence Emerge
According to the piece of evidence recently introduced, previous evaluation proved to be inadequate and misrepresenting the reality of the situation, as it was only skin-deep. Previous evaluation could not recognize the symptoms of the mental disorder that eventually led to the situation. Only once the individual was incarcerated was his situation thoroughly reviewed.
The second opinion was crucial for the recent development, as the expert concluded that the initial evaluation failed to represent the situation in an adequate manner. Since the problem was not identified in time, the individual never took the steps to overcome his mental condition. Now the Court of Appeal filed this new piece of evidence that could change his future.
Fair treatment should be a part of the legal battle, which is essentially what Mr. Fortier aims to accomplish at the end of the day. Living with the dangerous offender sentence would have its effect on his life in general, relationships, and his overall success in various areas. The mental health expert came to the conclusion two years after the dangerous offender label was issued.
Loto-Quebec Winning Leads to Tough Sentence
In addition to that, the Court of Appeal pointed out that all pieces of evidence should be thoroughly reviewed before the case is closed since the sentence is a heavy one. The Court of Quebec will now take the time to evaluate the piece of evidence introduced and weigh whether or not it is a relevant one for the current situation.
The offender was 19 at the time of the controversial situation and he refused to wait for his CA$100,000 to be paid out on a later date. Following the mandatory procedure that includes a review of the player and all details surrounding the jackpot winning, it became clear that the cash payout would not be paid on the same day. This is what enraged the individual, who began to argue and proceeded to throw chairs and the table he had previously sat on.
Later on, he attacked another Loto-Quebec staff member that waited for the police to arrive on site. Mental health is an essential part of the gaming culture, as an unhealthy relationship to gaming could have a negative impact on a player’s life and personal relationships. In this sense, sudden outbursts of anger in the context of a large lottery jackpot should be taken into consideration and the Court of Quebec should evaluate all details before slapping an indefinite term of imprisonment.
(No Ratings Yet)
Loading...