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An offender was sentenced to a 12-month jail term for gratuitously killing a kitten.
The defendant, Kenton Lee-Diggs, was found guilty of cruelty to animals, impaired driving, and mischief.
This decision outlines the reasons for his sentence, considering aggravating factors such as the gratuitous violence against a defenceless animal and the victim's trauma, and mitigating factors including family support and employment prospects.
The court imposed a jail term, probation, and ancillary orders, emphasizing denunciation and deterrence while also considering rehabilitation.
