Edmonton dangerous offender files notice of appeal of convictions, sentence
EDMONTON — An Edmonton man with a history of making violent attacks is appealing his latest convictions and his designation as a dangerous offender.
The dangerous offender designation handed to Lance Blanchard last month means he could be held in prison indefinitely.
Blanchard was convicted in 2016 of kidnapping and sexually assaulting an Indigenous woman who was jailed to ensure her testimony.
He was also convicted of aggravated assault, unlawful confinement, possession of a weapon and other charges.