Live From The Court House: Immigration consultant Sam Burgio sentenced to 3 years

No DNA, says judge.

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Defence lawyer Brian Dube is opposed to DNA order, calling this "white-collar crime."

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Crown is seeking DNA.

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Also, will he have to provide blood sample for national DNA databank police use to solve crime.

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Court back in session. Now to deal with the names of victims and how much Burgio owes each.

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The amounts ranged from $20,000 to $300,000.

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Court is taking a 1/2 hour break so Crown can prepare a restitution order. Burgio must pay back 11 people he defrauded.

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Burgio sentenced to three years in federal penitentiary.

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Justice Renee Pomerance is quoting past court decisions.

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Judge says house arrest not appropriate. This case calls for a "substantial penitentiary term."

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The Crown has asked that Burgio be jailed for 3 to 4 years. Burgio's lawyer has asked for house arrest.

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Burgio was charged in 2010. Despite pleading guilty, he has managed to get his case delayed for five years, remaining free on bail.

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Burgio bilked clients out of $1 million with the promise of a new life in Canada.

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I'm in Superior Court for the sentencing of immigration consultant Sam Burgio.

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