The accused pleaded guilty to possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose after pulling a knife during a bar fight while intoxicated.
The Crown sought a suspended sentence, while the accused sought a conditional discharge to avoid a criminal record that could impact his employment and immigration status.
The court found that a conditional discharge was in the accused's best interest and not contrary to the public interest, given his lack of prior record, remorse, and the fact that no injuries occurred.
The accused was granted a conditional discharge with 24 months of probation.
