Brian Barrie

The accused, a 23-year-old first-time offender, was convicted of dangerous driving (racing) causing death and bodily harm after engaging in a high-speed street race that resulted in the other driver losing control, striking an innocent bystander's vehicle, killing the other racing driver, and seriously injuring the bystander.

The Crown sought a sentence of two years less a day, while the defence sought a 90-day intermittent sentence.

The court balanced the principles of denunciation and general deterrence against the principle of restraint for youthful first offenders.

The accused was sentenced to 18 months in custody, a 5-year driving prohibition, a DNA order, and a weapons prohibition.

The 23-year-old offender, with no prior criminal record, was convicted of dangerous driving (racing) causing death and bodily harm after engaging in a street race that resulted in the other driver's death and severe injuries to an innocent bystander.

The court weighed the paramount sentencing principles of denunciation and general deterrence against the mitigating factors of the offender's youth, positive character, and lack of criminal history.

The court sentenced the offender to 18 months in custody, a 5-year driving prohibition, a DNA order, and a weapons prohibition.