Jevonn Smith pleaded guilty to possessing a loaded prohibited firearm, possessing a prohibited firearm without a license, and occupying a motor vehicle while possessing a firearm.
The sentencing was delayed due to issues with obtaining a Morris report.
The Crown sought a four-year jail sentence, while the defence argued for a suspended sentence given time served on strict bail.
The court considered aggravating factors (loaded firearm, extended magazine, ammunition in a home with children, bulletproof vest) and significant mitigating factors (guilty plea, remorse, first offender, strong rehabilitation prospects, community support, legitimate safety concerns due to prior shooting victimization, and systemic discrimination).
The judge imposed a 14-month conditional sentence, concurrent on each count, followed by one year of probation, a DNA order, and a 10-year s. 109 order, after deducting 10 months for time spent on strict bail and delays in obtaining the Morris report.
