After the passing of Bill C-25, Anatoly was to have a sentence imposed on him. He has spent 30 days in custody so far. The judge has decided there were exceptional circumstances involved in his case. How many days will Anatoly receive credit for on his sentence under s. 719(3) (1) of the Criminal Code?

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Under s. 719(3) (1) of the Criminal Code, if a judge finds that there are exceptional circumstances, the credit for time spent in custody before sentencing can be up to 1.5 days for every day spent in custody. Therefore, for 30 days in custody, Anatoly would receive credit for 45 days on his sentence.

After the Passing of Bill C-25, Anatoly Was to Have