A date has been set for southern Alberta couple David & Collet Stephan to appeal their conviction for failing to provide the necessaries of life in the death of their young son.
At that same hearing crown prosecutors will appeal the sentences that were given.
In June the Stephans were sentenced in the death of their 19 month old son Ezekiel whodied of meningitis in March of 2012.
The Stephans refused traditional medical treatment and for more than two weeks treated the child with homemade remedies. They didn't call for emergency help until the toddler stopped breathing, and he died shortly after in hospital.
After being convicted in their son's death Collet was sentenced to house arrest, David to four months in jail. The couple has since been released on bail during the appeal process.
The Stephans are appealing their conviction claiming the trial judge erred when he refused to allow a former chief medical examiner to give expert advice and by redacting the doctor's expert report.
Crown prosecutors are appealing the Stephan's sentences calling them too lenient and not reflecting the gravity of the crime.
Both appeals will be heard March 9th, 2017 in Calgary at the Alberta Court of Appeals.
