The defendant, Letrae Paul Shallow, was convicted of possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking.
The Crown sought a 15-month jail sentence, while the defence requested a suspended sentence with three years' probation, citing exceptional circumstances and a Charter breach.
The court considered mitigating factors, including the defendant's youth, lack of criminal record, rehabilitative efforts, strong family and community support, and significant personal growth since the offence.
Aggravating factors included the quantity of cocaine (21.79 grams) and the commercial nature of the trafficking.
The court found some exceptional circumstances but determined they did not warrant a sentence entirely outside the usual range for this offence.
Balancing denunciation, deterrence, and rehabilitation, the court imposed a 90-day intermittent sentence, less two days pre-sentence custody, followed by three years' probation with specific conditions, and a ten-year weapons prohibition order.