Former Claresholm restaurant owner given conditional discharge and probation for assaults

On those charges, the Crown ordered a pre-sentence report that examined the man’s background to help determine the appropriate sentence.

The conditions of his probation include keeping the peace, meeting with his probation officer whenever necessary, and not having any contact with the two victims.

Additionally, he will have to attend counselling as required by his probation officer and cannot employ anyone under the age of 18.

In explaining her decision, the judge cited deterrence and denunciation as being critical to the sentence. Factoring in the time that has passed, the judge explained that she has no reason to doubt that the former restaurant owner has remorse for his actions.

The man also entered into a peace bond back in November on other allegations centred around similar circumstances in 2017 with four other female employees – three aged 15 and one who was 18.

The peace bond – which does not constitute a guilty plea – will remain in place for one year, during which he must attend any counselling or treatment as recommended by a probation officer, have no contact with the four girls, and not employ anyone under the age of 18.

Should he violate those terms, he could face criminal charges and be forced to pay $1,000.

Due to the fact the man employed the victims at his restaurant, he cannot be named in order to protect their identities.

by Aaron Mahoney (@Mahones93 on Twitter)

Former Claresholm restaurant owner given conditional discharge and probation for assaults

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