Nicholas Apan pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking (51.8 grams).
The Crown sought two years' incarceration, while the defence sought a suspended sentence with probation.
The court considered principles of proportionality, parity, denunciation, general and specific deterrence, and rehabilitation, noting the offender's significant rehabilitative efforts since the offence, his mental health issues, and family support.
The court distinguished between conditional sentences (not available for this offence) and probation regarding their denunciatory effect.
The judge imposed an intermittent sentence of 90 days, in addition to 30 days credit for time served, followed by 18 months of probation, a 10-year weapons prohibition, and a DNA order.
