The offender, a 62-year-old man with a dated but related criminal record, was convicted of sexual interference and sexual assault against a 13-year-old victim who lived in his home.
The court applied the Friesen principles, emphasizing the abuse of trust, the vulnerability of the victim, and the significant psychological impact.
A global sentence of six years was imposed, which was reduced to two years less a day after applying enhanced credit for pre-sentence custody and harsh jail conditions, followed by two years of probation.
