Dr. Guy Turcotte was arraigned Tuesday on two charges of first degree murder in relation to deaths of his two children. If found guilty, he could face 25 years in prison.
The 36-year-old cardiologist was found Saturday in his Piedmont home, suffering from an apparent overdose. The bodies of his two young children, Olivier, 5, and Anne-Sophie, 3, were also found in the house.
Police said there were signs of violence on the children's bodies.
Turcotte is currently recuperating at Sacre Coeur hospital in Montreal. While doctors have given law enforcement the go-ahead for the arraignment, he is not well enough to go to the court house in St. Jerome.
He was represented in court by his lawyers, brothers Guy and Pierre Poupart.
When the doctors say Turcotte is well enough, he will be taken to prison. Bail for a first degree murder charge is rare.
A charge of first degree murder means the crime was premeditated.
