A. Midwood

The accused was charged with multiple firearms offences and aggravated assault following a drive-by shooting that injured a victim.

The Crown's case relied on circumstantial evidence, including wiretap intercepts, video surveillance, and testimony from individuals involved in the local drug trade.

The court found the civilian witnesses credible despite their criminal backgrounds and drug use, and concluded that the accused had the motive, means, and opportunity to commit the offences.

The accused was found guilty on all six counts.

The defendant was found guilty of aggravated assault after choking his female friend in response to her throwing a dresser drawer down the stairs, which struck him on the head.

Both parties were intoxicated.

The Crown sought a 9-month custodial sentence, while the defence sought a suspended sentence, citing four years of strict bail conditions and the victim's provocation.

The court imposed a suspended sentence with 12 months of probation, noting the provocation and the defendant's remorse, along with a DNA order and a lifetime weapons prohibition.