The accused pled guilty to possession of Dilaudid for the purpose of trafficking after being caught with 1,700 pills valued at $34,000.
The Crown sought a five-year sentence, while the defence sought two to three years.
The court considered the accused's lengthy criminal record for crimes of greed, his age, and his health issues.
Emphasizing denunciation and specific deterrence, the court sentenced the accused to 3.5 years in a federal penitentiary, less credit for pre-trial custody.
