The accused pleaded guilty to breaching a long-term supervision order by consuming cannabis contrary to a condition prohibiting purchase, possession, or consumption unless approved by a psychiatrist.
The court treated the breach as serious in light of the accused's dangerous offender designation, the established link between his substance use and risk of violent and sexual reoffending, and his repeated non-compliance while incarcerated and on release.
Applying the LTSO sentencing framework, the court held that public protection and deterrence predominated over rehabilitation despite some evidence of programming engagement and family support.
A physician's marijuana prescription did not reduce moral culpability because the order specifically required psychiatric approval.
A sentence of two years less a day was imposed, with 1:1 credit for 294 days of pre-sentence custody, leaving 435 days to serve.
