The offender was found guilty by a jury of possessing a loaded prohibited firearm and pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm while prohibited.
He carried the loaded gun in his waistband while selling drugs and pulled it out during an altercation on a public street.
The Crown sought 7-8 years, while the defence sought 3.5 years.
The court emphasized denunciation and deterrence, noting the offender's extensive criminal record and repeated breaches of court orders.
The court imposed a global sentence of 6 years, but granted 40 months of enhanced credit for pre-sentence custody and an additional 9 months for harsh conditions (triple bunking, frequent lockdowns, lack of fresh air), leaving 23 months to serve.