The offender was convicted of defrauding the victim of $200,000.
The Crown sought a three-year sentence, restitution, and a fine in lieu of forfeiture.
The offender argued that his prior convictions, which were entered after the commission of the current offence, could not be considered as aggravating factors under the 'Coke rule'.
The court rejected this argument, finding the prior convictions demonstrated a pattern of behaviour.
The offender was sentenced to three years' imprisonment, ordered to pay $200,000 in restitution, and ordered to pay a $200,000 fine in lieu of forfeiture.
