The defendant was convicted of possession of methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking and possession of proceeds of crime.
The Crown sought a penitentiary term of three years and six months, while the Defence argued for a conditional sentence.
The court considered the principles of sentencing, including proportionality, denunciation, and deterrence, alongside the defendant's difficult personal circumstances, including a history of substance abuse, foster care, and recent efforts towards rehabilitation and parenting.
The court found that a penitentiary sentence was not appropriate given the defendant's background and low-level involvement in trafficking, and imposed a conditional sentence of two years less a day, with house arrest and other conditions, along with ancillary orders.
