Sentencing following guilty pleas to multiple offences including possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, possession of proceeds of crime over $5,000, and possession of a counterfeit mark.
Police surveillance and search warrants uncovered more than half a kilogram of cocaine, trafficking paraphernalia, and substantial cash proceeds, demonstrating a commercial drug trafficking operation.
The court considered significant aggravating factors including the large quantity of drugs and the commission of further trafficking-related offences while on bail.
Strong mitigating factors included exceptional post‑offence rehabilitation, academic achievement, and strict bail conditions amounting to lengthy house arrest.
A global sentence of three years’ imprisonment was imposed with substantial credit for pre‑trial custody and restrictive bail conditions, resulting in 14 months additional custody.
The offender’s 50% interest in a condominium used in relation to the drug offence was forfeited as offence‑related property, while the Crown’s request for a fine in lieu of forfeiture for funds previously released for legal fees was denied.
