Mr. Park was convicted of simple possession of cocaine, fentanyl, and oxycodone after being acquitted of possession for the purposes of trafficking.
The Crown sought a custodial sentence of four to six months, while the defence argued for a conditional discharge, emphasizing Mr. Park's rehabilitation efforts, lack of prior record, and the COVID-19 pandemic's risks.
The court considered sentencing principles, including denunciation, deterrence, and rehabilitation, distinguishing the case from others involving illicit fentanyl trafficking.
Ultimately, the court granted Mr. Park a conditional discharge with a one-year probation period, focusing on rehabilitation given his personal circumstances as a first offender and his efforts to address addiction and pursue education/employment.
