Stephanie Swayne, MSW RSW

The defendant pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography and two counts of luring.

The Crown sought a significant custodial sentence, while the defence sought a conditional sentence.

The court considered aggravating factors such as the nature of the child pornography and the profound impact on victims, and mitigating factors including the guilty plea and engagement in treatment.

The court rejected a conditional sentence, emphasizing the seriousness of the offences and the harm caused to child victims, aligning with the principles from R. v. Friesen.