The sentencing of former case worker Kenneth Neves, convicted of defrauding the Department of Social Development, has been delayed.
Judge Anne Jeffries made the decision to change the date from today to next Thursday to review reference cases that have been submitted.
It’s estimated Neves defrauded the Department of Social Development around $36,000 over a three year period.
Crown attorney Patrick Wilbur is arguing for a 9 to 12 month provincial jail sentence and a restitution order.
Defence lawyer Rod MacDonald agrees on the length of the sentence, he’s asking for it to be served in the community since Neves has no prior criminal record and is unlikely to reoffend.
