The offender pleaded guilty to aggravated assault and several firearm offences after shooting a man in the neck following a birthday party and pointing the gun at the victim's girlfriend.
The Crown sought a 10-year sentence, while the offender sought 6 to 7 years.
The court imposed a global sentence of 10 years, emphasizing denunciation and deterrence for unprovoked gun violence in a public place.
The court granted enhanced pre-trial custody credit of 1.5 to 1 due to harsh jail conditions and the offender's early intention to plead guilty, resulting in a net sentence of 7 years.
