A Carcross, Yukon, man who was found guilty of manslaughter is looking to have his sentence reduced.

Dean Boucher and Mark Lange were originally found guilty of murder in the 2004 death of Bob Olson. Boucher admitted his leading role in the beating death, but an appeal recently reduced the conviction to manslaughter.

Boucher was originally sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole for 15 years. That sentence is no longer valid with the overturned murder conviction.

In a joint submission to the Yukon Supreme Court, Crown and defence lawyers are asking for a reduced sentence to 12 years on Boucher's manslaughter convction.

With credit for time served, that means Boucher would have just under three years left.

Dean Boucher was convicted of manslaughter in connection to the 2004 death of hotelier Bob Olson. Boucher is now asking for a shorter sentence. (CBC)

Boucher claims he has turned his life around since the beating death of Olson. He also apologized to the court for originally lying.

Crown prosecutors had been seeking long-term offender status for Boucher, which would require him to be under the parole board’s strict supervision for 10 years after his time served.

Psychologists who have assessed Boucher now say that is not necessary.

Justice Ron Veale said he will decide by next week whether to accept the joint submission.