Firearms Prohibition

The accused pleaded guilty to two counts of trafficking in fentanyl.

The fentanyl charges arose after undercover purchases of heroin were analyzed and found to contain unknown amounts of fentanyl.

The court imposed a sentence of two years and 230 days pre-sentence custody credit (enhanced), followed by nine months incarceration concurrent on each count, for a total remaining custodial sentence of nine months, followed by two years probation.

The court considered the serious nature of fentanyl trafficking, the accused's prior criminal record, his age, his guilty plea, and mitigating factors including his support network and employment prospects.

A lifetime firearms prohibition under s. 109 of the Criminal Code was imposed, along with a DNA databank order.

The accused was convicted of possession of crack cocaine for the purpose of trafficking (not for commercial purpose) contrary to s. 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and breaching a probation order contrary to s. 733.1 of the Criminal Code.

The sentencing hearing considered the accused's personal background, including ADHD and learning disabilities diagnosed at a young age, exposure to racism, family instability, and addiction issues.

The court rejected the Crown's submission that the accused's incomplete participation in rehabilitation programming should be treated as an aggravating factor.

The court imposed a sentence of 7 months imprisonment (with credit for pre-trial custody and residential programming already served), followed by 18 months of probation with conditions including drug counselling, school attendance or employment, and community service.

A mandatory lifetime firearms prohibition was imposed.

The accused was convicted of multiple offences arising from two separate incidents involving domestic violence.

In Hamilton, the accused held a knife toward his pregnant girlfriend, threatening to kill her and their unborn child, and assaulted a pregnant witness.

In Aurora, the accused spat in the face of his ex-girlfriend, threatened to kill her, and damaged her vehicle.

The court imposed a custodial sentence of 180 days with credit for pre-trial custody and restrictive bail conditions, resulting in 6 days to be served, followed by 2 years of probation with strict conditions including anger management and PARS counselling, a 10-year firearms prohibition, and DNA registration.

The accused pleaded guilty to possession of marijuana for the purposes of trafficking.

Following a search warrant, approximately 27 pounds of marijuana was discovered in a storage locker at Guardian Storage in Windsor, Ontario, and an additional 1,794 grams was found in a second storage locker at UHaul Moving and Storage in Tecumseh.

The accused was a first-time offender, 21 years old at the time of the offence, attending university and experiencing financial difficulties.

The court imposed a sentence of six months custody followed by two years' probation, along with collateral orders including a mandatory section 109 firearms prohibition for 10 years, DNA order, forfeiture order, and victim fine surcharge.

The offender pleaded guilty to firearm-related offences including unauthorized possession of a firearm, possession of a firearm knowing its possession was unauthorized, possession of a loaded restricted firearm, and careless storage of ammunition.

The court imposed a 28-month custodial sentence (after credit for restrictive bail conditions) on the primary charge, with concurrent sentences on the remaining counts.

The court emphasized the principles of deterrence and denunciation while considering the offender's early guilty plea, first-time offender status, and excellent rehabilitation prospects.

Ancillary orders included a 10-year firearms prohibition, a DNA order, forfeiture orders, and a victim fine surcharge.

The accused was convicted of criminal harassment contrary to s. 264(3) of the Criminal Code after persistently pursuing a man from her church despite his repeated refusals and the intervention of church officials.

The court found that underlying mental health issues significantly reduced the accused's moral culpability.

The court imposed a conditional discharge with two years' probation, including conditions prohibiting contact with the complainant and church members, requiring attendance at mental health counselling, and imposing a 10-year firearms prohibition under s. 109 and a DNA order.

The defendant pleaded guilty to break and enter of a residential property, taking a motor vehicle without consent, and breach of recognizance.

The defendant, a 20-year-old with no criminal record, unlawfully entered a family home while the owners were on vacation, hosted parties over three days resulting in over $130,000 in property damage and theft, and subsequently breached his release conditions by consuming alcohol.

The Crown sought six months jail followed by probation, while the defence sought a 90-day intermittent sentence for the break and enter and a six-month conditional sentence for the other offences.

The court imposed six months jail followed by two years probation for the break and enter, with concurrent one-month sentences for the other offences, along with restitution, counselling conditions, and a firearms prohibition.

The defendant pleaded guilty to criminal negligence causing death and criminal negligence causing bodily harm arising from a fatal motor vehicle collision on Highway 403.

The defendant, who was impaired with a blood alcohol concentration of 110 milligrams per 100 millilitres of blood, drove westbound in the eastbound lanes on two 400-series highways for several kilometres before colliding head-on with the victim's vehicle.

One person was killed and another seriously injured.

The court imposed a sentence of five years imprisonment for the death charge and two years concurrent for the bodily harm charge, along with an eight-year driving prohibition and a ten-year firearms prohibition.

The accused was convicted of sexual assault after having sexual intercourse with a complainant who was extremely intoxicated and incapable of consent.

The accused failed to take any steps to ascertain consent and the complainant was unaware of the sexual contact until the accused informed her two days later.

The Crown sought a sentence of 2 years less 1 day, while the defence sought 6 months less 1 day, citing potential immigration consequences.

The court imposed an 18-month custodial sentence followed by 2 years of probation, finding that while the offence was opportunistic rather than planned, it required a sentence in the upper reformatory range to address specific and general deterrence and denunciation.

The defendant pleaded guilty to aggravated assault and breach of probation.

The assault occurred at a men's shelter where the defendant, aged 25, delivered 11 forceful punches to the head of a 54-year-old victim, followed by a kick to the prone victim's body.

The victim sustained multiple fractures to the nasal bones, sinus walls, and ribs, along with ongoing psychological trauma.

The defendant had a significant criminal history including three prior assault-with-weapon convictions and an extensive psychiatric history involving substance abuse, homelessness, and prior hospitalization.

The court imposed a sentence of 20 months' imprisonment with enhanced credit for pre-trial custody, resulting in 10 months to be served, followed by three years' probation with strict conditions.

A child protection matter involving three children where the Children's Aid Society sought disposition orders following findings that the children were in need of protection.

The mother's relationship with a person with a serious criminal history and allegations of child sexual abuse posed significant risk to the children.

The mother repeatedly violated court orders by facilitating contact between the children and this individual.

The court granted sole custody of two older children to the father and made the youngest child a Crown ward without access, prioritizing continuity of care and the child's long-term stability and permanence.

Two young men pleaded guilty to armed robbery and related offences.

The Crown sought seven years imprisonment; defence counsel sought four years.

The court imposed a sentence of five years and six months (60 months total), comprising 18 months credit for pre-sentence custody at an enhanced 1.5:1 ratio plus 42 months additional imprisonment.

The court balanced serious aggravating factors—including the use of a loaded shotgun that was discharged during the robbery, targeting a vulnerable convenience store clerk, and the offenders' lack of firearms licenses—against significant mitigating factors including youth, genuine remorse, guilty pleas, positive pre-sentence reports, and the offences being out of character.

Lifetime firearms prohibitions and DNA orders were imposed.

The accused pleaded guilty to assault contrary to section 266 of the Criminal Code, possession of marijuana contrary to section 4(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, and breach of probation.

The offences occurred on June 12, 2014, when the accused, who had been drinking, became involved in a physical altercation with a long-standing acquaintance.

The accused has an extensive criminal history spanning approximately 11 years in custody, with a pattern of violent offences and threatening behaviour dating back to 1992.

The court imposed a sentence of 15 months imprisonment with credit for 164 days of pre-sentence custody (grossed up to 246 days at a 1.5:1 ratio), followed by a three-year probation order with strict conditions including no contact with the victim, weapons prohibition, substance abuse restrictions, and mandatory counselling.

The defendant pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm in contravention of a lifetime firearms prohibition order imposed in 2003 following a conviction for conspiracy to traffic in a controlled substance.

The offence occurred in May 2011 when the defendant, while on a tour of Europe with associates, temporarily possessed an automatic weapon at a commercial shooting range in Poland and posed for photographs.

The Crown sought one year imprisonment and a probation order prohibiting association with Hells Angels members.

The defence sought a fine.

The court imposed a $3,000 fine, finding the circumstances unique and distinguishable from more serious cases involving circulation of illegal weapons or furtherance of criminal enterprise.

The accused pleaded guilty to attempt murder contrary to s. 239 of the Criminal Code.

The court considered the circumstances of the offence, the victim's impact statement, the accused's prior criminal record (two robbery convictions), and mitigating factors including the guilty plea, early resolution, and personal circumstances involving substance abuse.

The court applied enhanced credit for pre-trial custody on a 1.5 to 1 basis and imposed a sentence within the range jointly submitted by counsel.

The accused pleaded guilty to robbery involving an unprovoked, violent attack on the victim in which the accused and a co-accused beat the victim repeatedly, causing physical injury and significant emotional trauma.

The court imposed an eight-month custodial sentence followed by 12 months probation with conditions including abstinence from alcohol and drugs, anger management programming, restitution, and a curfew.

The court balanced mitigating factors including the accused's youth, lack of criminal record, early guilty plea, remorse, and supportive family background against the serious nature of the offence and the need for denunciation and deterrence.

The accused, an Aboriginal woman from Long Lake 58 First Nation, pleaded guilty to trafficking marijuana to three children aged 11 to 14 years.

She was bound by a conditional sentence order at the time of the offence.

The Crown sought six to nine months imprisonment; the defence sought a conditional sentence of six months.

The court imposed four months imprisonment followed by twelve months probation with conditions including abstinence from controlled substances and participation in rehabilitative programs.

A ten-year firearms prohibition was also imposed.

The court balanced the serious nature of trafficking to children with Gladue factors reflecting the accused's history of abuse, neglect, and systemic disadvantage.

The accused pleaded guilty to robbery, wearing a disguise with intent, and failing to comply with probation.

On November 1, 2011, the accused and a co-accused robbed a pharmacy of narcotics valued at approximately $14,329.

The co-accused was armed with a knife while the accused herded employees.

Both wore disguises and escaped in a stolen vehicle.

The accused was arrested at the co-accused's residence where police found the disguises and stolen narcotics.

The accused admitted involvement during police investigation.

The court imposed a sentence of 20 months for robbery, 15 months concurrent for wearing a disguise with intent, and 5 months for failing to comply, less pre-trial custody, followed by two years probation with conditions including substance abuse counseling, a lifetime firearms prohibition under section 109, and a DNA order.

The accused pleaded guilty to five offences: assault causing bodily harm (July 9, 2011), breach of undertaking (December 1, 2011), uttering threats (January 6, 2012), assault on a peace officer (January 7, 2012), and breach of recognizance (January 6, 2012).

The assault on the victim resulted in serious injuries including spinal cord syndrome, chronic pain, and permanent disability.

The accused has a significant criminal record including six prior assault convictions.

The court imposed a sentence of 10 months and 4 days imprisonment (after crediting 61 days presentence custody) with concurrent sentences on the remaining charges, followed by 24 months probation with strict conditions including abstinence from alcohol, participation in treatment programs, and no contact with victims.

The defendant pleaded guilty to five bank robberies committed by handing notes to bank tellers demanding money while falsely claiming to have a gun.

The Crown sought a concurrent sentence of six years in federal penitentiary with one-for-one pre-sentence credit for a net sentence of five years.

The defence sought a net sentence of three to four years.

The court imposed a concurrent sentence of six years less enhanced credit of 1.5 to one for approximately 1.5 years of pre-trial custody, resulting in a net sentence of four years and six months in federal penitentiary.

The court also imposed a lifetime firearms prohibition and ordered a DNA sample.