The accused pleaded guilty to possessing child pornography and careless storage of ammunition.
The Crown sought imprisonment of four to six months followed by three years probation.
Defence counsel sought 90 days intermittent imprisonment.
The court imposed 90 days intermittent imprisonment (served weekends over approximately 30 weeks), three years probation with strict conditions including house arrest during the intermittent sentence, a DNA order, Sex Offender Information Registration Act compliance for 10 years, a 10-year prohibition on accessing children under 16, forfeiture of computer equipment and media, a $500 fine for the ammunition charge, and a 10-year firearms prohibition.
The court balanced the seriousness of the offence against mitigating factors including the accused's otherwise good character, genuine remorse, engagement in counselling, guilty plea, and impact on his family.
