The accused, a police officer, pleaded guilty to impaired driving and dangerous driving.
The court imposed a $3,000 fine, an 18-month driving prohibition, and 18 months probation with conditions including mandatory attendance at counselling and rehabilitative programs.
The sentencing emphasized the seriousness of impaired driving, the aggravating factors (police officer status, prior suspended sentence, accident involvement), and the mitigating factors (guilty plea, 169 days sobriety, participation in AA, genuine remorse, and steps taken toward rehabilitation).
