The offender, Narmatha Satkunananthan, was convicted by a jury of possession of Oxycodone for the purpose of trafficking.
The court considered sentencing submissions, noting the disastrous impact of opiates on the community.
Mitigating factors included the offender's lack of criminal record, strong family and community support, youthful age at the time of arrest, and a prior Charter breach related to her arrest.
The Crown sought 16-18 months custody, while the defence sought a suspended sentence.
The court, balancing denunciation, deterrence, and rehabilitation, determined that a suspended sentence with two years' probation and ancillary orders was appropriate, concluding that specific and general deterrence could be achieved without incarceration given the unique circumstances and mitigating factors.
