The appellant sought leave to appeal his sentence for firearm and drug-related offences, arguing that the sentencing judge failed to adequately consider the impact of incarceration on his relationship with his children and resulting family separation.
The appellant requested a modest three‑month reduction from the imposed four‑year sentence.
The Court of Appeal held that the sentencing judge was aware of the appellant’s parental status and the inevitable interruption to family relationships caused by incarceration.
The court found no error in principle and concluded that the sentence was not demonstrably unfit.
Leave to appeal sentence was granted but the appeal was dismissed.
