The Crown applied to have the offender declared a dangerous offender following his convictions for multiple violent and sexual offences against his intimate partner, including aggravated assault and sexual assault with a weapon.
The offender had a lengthy criminal history involving domestic violence, an antisocial personality disorder, and chronic substance abuse.
The court found that the offender met the criteria for a dangerous offender designation.
However, considering the offender's cognitive limitations, his expressions of remorse, and the availability of intensive treatment and supervision in the penitentiary and community, the court concluded there was a reasonable expectation that a lesser measure would adequately protect the public.
The court imposed a determinate sentence of 10 years and 1 day (after credit for pre-sentence custody) followed by a 10-year long-term supervision order.