A youth was found guilty of sexual assault following trial.
The Crown proceeded by indictment.
At sentencing, the court imposed a deferred custody and supervision order for six months followed by probation for eighteen months, along with a DNA order and weapons prohibition.
The court considered the sentencing principles under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, the serious impact on the victim, and the offender's background and prospects for rehabilitation.
The court found that the offence, while serious, fell within the lower end of the spectrum of sexual assault conduct and that a custodial disposition was not necessary given the availability of reasonable alternatives.
