The accused was convicted of eight offences including aggravated assault, possession of a prohibited weapon while prohibited, possession of proceeds of crime exceeding $5,000, failing to comply with probation, uttering death threats to police officers, and resisting arrest.
The accused was acquitted of attempted murder.
The sentencing decision addresses the appropriate sentence for shooting a friend in the chest during an argument over music, resulting in non-permanent injuries.
The court imposed a global sentence of 6.5 years for aggravated assault, reduced to 5.5 years to account for totality principles and a consecutive sentence on the weapons charge.
The court considered mitigating factors including the accused's youth, limited violent record, and family support, as well as aggravating factors including the serious nature of the offence, criminal record, drug trafficking, and lack of remorse.
The decision also addresses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sentencing.
