Deion Campbell was found guilty by a jury of possession of a weapon for a purpose dangerous to the public peace, following acquittals on aggravated assault and assault with a weapon charges.
In sentencing, the court considered mitigating factors including the possibility of self-defence, a positive pre-sentence report, stable family, no criminal record, and efforts towards education and employment.
Aggravating factors included the public location of the offence, the escalation caused by brandishing the knife, and ongoing non-medicinal marijuana use.
The Crown sought a suspended sentence with probation, while the defence requested an absolute discharge.
The court imposed a conditional discharge with 12 months of probation, including conditions such as a non-communication order, a prohibition from attending Humber College (unless registered), a 10-year weapon prohibition, and a mandatory $200 victim surcharge.
A request for a DNA sample order was declined.