The offender, a police officer, pleaded guilty to careless use of a firearm after firing his weapon at a fleeing vehicle in a busy shopping area without legal justification.
The defence sought an absolute discharge, while the Crown sought a conviction and a fine.
The court held that an absolute discharge would be contrary to the public interest, as it would fail to adequately address the objectives of denunciation and general deterrence given the offender's breach of public trust.
A conviction was entered and a $5,000 fine was imposed.
