The defendant, Kunal Bulland, was found guilty of impaired driving causing bodily harm after a trial without a jury.
The collision resulted in catastrophic, permanent injuries to the victim, Ian Godin-Chevrier.
The court considered aggravating factors, including the catastrophic nature of the injuries, the defendant's choice to drive while impaired, a previous careless driving conviction where he promised not to drink and drive again, his driving conduct (failure to brake or take evasive action), and a prior assault conviction.
Mitigating factors included remorse, supportive family and friends, family dependency, and participation in alcohol abuse programs.
The court emphasized deterrence and denunciation as primary sentencing objectives, rejecting the defence's request for an intermittent sentence.
The defendant was sentenced to three years and three months imprisonment, a five-year driving prohibition, a DNA order, and a non-communication order with the victim and his mother.