The offender pleaded guilty to failing to stop at the scene of an accident where bodily harm occurred.
He struck a pedestrian, causing serious, life-altering injuries, and drove away, returning briefly but failing to stop.
The Crown sought 18 months' incarceration, while the defence sought a fine.
The court weighed aggravating factors, including the nature of the driving and the harm caused, against mitigating factors such as the guilty plea, remorse, and potential immigration consequences.
The court sentenced the offender to 5.5 months' incarceration followed by two years of probation, declining to impose a driving prohibition to allow him to work.
