The defendant pleaded guilty to trafficking cocaine (crack) involving a small amount.
The Crown sought a sentence in the 6-12 month range, while the defence sought a suspended sentence.
The court imposed a suspended sentence with 24 months probation, including conditions for counselling, assessment for Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder, and 40 hours of community service.
The court considered the defendant's vulnerable circumstances, lack of criminal record, guilty plea, and extensive Gladue report detailing her Indigenous heritage and personal history of trauma and marginalization.
