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The Case Of Justin Pratt

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On Friday, September 23, 2016, Justin Pratt was sentenced to 10 years in a federal prison. Plus on top of the time remaining on, his murder sentence, which is expiring in May 2017 after pleading guilty to armed robbery. Pratt and his wife entered a man’s home and stole his medication at gunpoint. Justin Pratt felt horrible and embarrassed by his action and said “I’m sorry for what I’ve done, and want to change things”. Adam Breker the crown prosecutor suggested that change can’t come soon enough for Mr. Pratt, who has a teardrop inked on his cheek, which represent a mark of a killer. “The carnage the he caused as a youth and continued to cause when he committed this offence, obviously shows that for now he has not been able to control himself” …show more content…

He was watching the TV approximately 12:30 p.m. when the armed individuals burst in and asked for his prescribed hydromorphone pills. One of the robbers said, “Give the pills up, it’s not worth getting shot over.” The victim begged to spare his dog when the gun was pointed at the dog. He was feared to be shot once the thieves stole his 10 pills, a watch and the cash. The homeowner took his shotgun barrel and briefly tussled, but no one was hurt. Regina officer sent units to Mr. Pratt’s residence. Officers were on the corner to see the gateway car approach. It hit a parked car as a chase ensued, but walled called for public safety. The officer found the vehicle in the 400 block of Froom Crescent. The standoff was involved with the SWAT team and crisis negotiators followed. At 7:00 p.m. the pair exited. Hidden in the house, officers found a Cooey. 12-gauge shotgun Mr. Pratt had toted, hand gun and a pellet pistol carried by his wife. Mr. Pratt stated the guns were never loaded. Mr. Pratt received a maximum of seven year youth sentence. With six months credit for time already served, he received 3 ½ tears of secure custody and three of community supervision. He was prohibited from having any

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