El Masri c. R.

Decided: 2026-10-28. Docket: 500-10-008448-258. Citation: 2026 QCCA 1423 (CanLII). Criminal and statutory offences — Sentencing — Sexual assault — Conviction for sexual assault and conditional sentence order — Order in first instance restricting publication, Criminal Code, s. 486.4 — Appeal from guilty verdict pending — Motion for suspension of sentence pending appeal granted — Publication ban maintained — Motion granted | Procedure — Bail pending appeal — Suspension of sentence — Criminal Code, s. 683(5)(e)–(f), s. 683(5.1) — Whether criteria for suspension of sentence pending appeal were satisfied — Grounds of appeal serious, no risk to public safety, no breach of conditions — Sentence may be served before disposition of appeal — Suspension ordered | Procedure — Recognizance — Conditions