Cory Beale pleaded guilty to aggravated assault, assault, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, failure to comply with a release order (no weapons), failure to comply with SOIRA, assault peace officer, and failure to comply with a release order (curfew).
The aggravated assault involved striking an elderly man with a machete.
The Crown sought 5.5 years, while the defence sought 2 years.
The court considered aggravating factors such as the victim's vulnerability, the unprovoked nature of the attack, the use of a deadly weapon, and the offender's extensive criminal record.
Mitigating factors included the guilty plea, recent rehabilitative efforts, and difficult pre-sentence custody conditions.
The court imposed a global sentence of three years' incarceration, emphasizing denunciation and deterrence for violent crimes and breaches of court orders, while also acknowledging the offender's efforts towards rehabilitation and the challenges of SOIRA compliance for vulnerable individuals.