The offender pleaded guilty to possession of a loaded, restricted firearm, careless use of a firearm resulting in injury, and possession of cocaine for trafficking.
The court imposed a global five-year sentence with credit for pre-sentence custody, resulting in a two-year custodial term followed by three years of probation.
The decision extensively addresses systemic racism, the deplorable conditions at the Toronto South Detention Centre, and the impact of family separation on the offender's children.
The court balanced denunciation and deterrence with rehabilitation, restraint, and consideration of the offender's difficult life experiences and strong family support.
