The offender was convicted by a jury of trafficking in crack cocaine and possession of proceeds of crime following two sales to an undercover police officer.
The Crown sought 12 to 15 months in jail, citing the offender's prior record including firearms and drug offences.
The defence sought 3 to 6 months.
The court weighed the aggravating factors against mitigating factors, including the small quantity of drugs involved and the offender's prospects for rehabilitation.
The court sentenced the offender to 9 months in jail, in addition to 16 days of pre-sentence custody, followed by two years of probation.
