The accused pleaded guilty to attempted robbery of a bank.
At age 55, with a criminal record including twelve prior bank robbery convictions and 32 years of cumulative sentences, the accused attempted to rob a Bank of Montreal branch on August 23, 2013.
The attempt was abandoned when the teller hesitated, and the accused left without obtaining any money.
The accused had been in custody for 11.5 months pre-trial.
The Crown sought 8-10 years imprisonment, while the defence sought 18 months plus probation.
The court imposed one year imprisonment followed by three years probation, considering the low-end nature of the attempted robbery, the accused's genuine remorse, guilty plea, and evidence of rehabilitation efforts during a three-year period of release prior to the offence, balanced against the serious criminal record and need for deterrence.
