The appellant, David Bynoe, appealed his sentence for firearms offences, assault, and uttering threats.
The Court of Appeal for Ontario granted leave to appeal but dismissed the sentence appeal, finding no error in the trial judge’s reasoning or exercise of discretion.
The court addressed arguments regarding the use of lack of acceptance of responsibility as an aggravating factor, the failure to allow the appellant to speak before sentencing, and the reasonableness of the custodial sentence for assault and uttering threats.
The court found that while the appellant should have been allowed to address the court, there was no basis to conclude this would have affected the sentence.
