The offender was convicted of manslaughter after fatally shooting a trespasser who was breaking into his truck in the middle of the night.
The Crown sought a 10-year sentence, while the defence sought the statutory minimum of 4 years.
The court assessed the offender's moral blameworthiness, noting the use of a loaded firearm with an after-market turkey choke, but also considering the offender's lack of criminal record, strong community support, and genuine remorse.
The court rejected the defence's characterization of the incident as 'near self-defence' but acknowledged the offender's perceived lack of alternatives.
The offender was sentenced to 8 years' imprisonment.
