The appellant sought leave to appeal his sentence for multiple driving offences, including impaired driving by drug, dangerous driving, impaired driving by alcohol, failure to stop at the scene of an accident, and driving while prohibited.
He received a global sentence of 46 months imprisonment, less credit, and a 10-year driving prohibition.
The Court of Appeal granted leave but dismissed the appeal, finding that the sentencing judge properly considered the principles of totality and proportionality.
The court rejected arguments that the judge failed to consider the principle of gradualism or imposed an excessive sentence, emphasizing the appellant's serious criminal record and the nature of the offences, especially in light of legislative changes increasing maximum penalties for driving offences.
