The accused pleaded guilty to arson and failing to comply with a probation order after setting fire to a garbage can at a hospital while experiencing a substance-induced psychotic episode.
The Crown sought a 15-month jail sentence, while the accused sought a sentence of time served.
The court considered the accused's mental health issues, his proactive steps toward rehabilitation, and the fact that he moved the burning garbage can outside to minimize damage.
The court imposed a suspended sentence with two years of probation, emphasizing rehabilitation alongside denunciation and deterrence.
