The defendant pleaded guilty to sexual interference against a nine-year-old girl.
The Crown sought a custodial sentence of six to nine months, while the defence sought a 12-month conditional sentence order.
The court imposed a 12-month conditional sentence with electronic supervision, followed by three years of probation.
The sentencing was guided by R. v. Friesen and the principle that sexual offences against children warrant denunciation and deterrence, but exceptional circumstances—including the defendant's unresolved mental health issues—justified a non-custodial sentence.
The defendant was also subject to ancillary orders including sex offender registry, DNA collection, weapons prohibition, and a 10-year section 161 order restricting contact with minors.
