Geoffrey Graham Hadfield

The defendant, Ryan Mackenzie, was found guilty by a jury of sexual assault.

This decision outlines the sentencing, considering statutory principles, mitigating and aggravating circumstances, and the significant victim impact.

The court accepted a joint submission from counsel, imposing a sentence of two years incarceration in a federal penitentiary, followed by two years of probation with specific conditions.

Additional orders included a non-communication order, weapon prohibitions, a Sex Offender Information Registration Act order, and a DNA sample order.

The accused, the principal of a salvage yard, was charged with 43 counts of possession of stolen property and three counts of fraud after police discovered numerous stolen vehicles and parts at his business and associated properties.

The Crown alleged the accused was operating a chop shop and knowingly dealing in stolen goods, while the accused claimed he was unaware the items were stolen and blamed employees and associates.

The court rejected the accused's explanations, finding overwhelming circumstantial evidence that he was deliberately running a stolen car and parts operation.

The accused was found guilty on 39 counts of possession of stolen property and two counts of fraud.

The appellant appealed his designation as a dangerous offender, arguing he should have been designated a long-term offender.

The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal, finding the sentencing judge did not err in concluding there was no reasonable possibility of successful treatment to control the risk the appellant posed in the community.