The court sentenced Douglas Bowley for arson and uttering threats, following a finding of guilt for setting fire to a house he rented and threatening the owners.
The decision reviews the facts, Bowley’s mental health and addiction history, the impact on the victims, and the applicable sentencing principles.
The court imposed a conditional sentence of 18 months for arson and concurrent 6-month sentences for uttering threats, followed by three years’ probation, emphasizing rehabilitation and the need for continued mental health support, rather than incarceration.
