Michael Dalia was convicted of drug offences, including possession of fentanyl and cocaine for the purpose of trafficking.
The Crown sought a 16-year sentence for fentanyl-related counts, while the defence requested a global sentence of 10 years, arguing Dalia was a mid-level trafficker with significant mitigating factors, including harsh pre-sentence custody conditions.
The court considered the gravity of the offences, the offender's criminal record, and the impact of fentanyl trafficking, applying principles of denunciation and deterrence.
The court also applied a "Duncan credit" for the unduly harsh conditions of Dalia's pre-sentence custody.
Ultimately, a 13-year sentence for the fentanyl count was imposed, reduced to 10 years after the Duncan credit, with concurrent sentences for other counts.
