The offender was convicted of aggravated assault, mischief under $5,000, and two counts of breach of probation following a trial.
The assault occurred when the offender, armed with a knife, lay in wait for the victim to enter his home after the offender had thrown the victim's belongings onto the front lawn.
The victim suffered a stab wound to the left elbow requiring stitches and resulting in lasting nerve damage that affected his ability to work as a welder.
The offender had an extensive criminal record spanning 21 years with multiple prior convictions for assault, robbery, and various breaches.
The Crown sought two years less a day; the defence sought five months.
The court imposed 21 months in custody less pre-trial credit, followed by three years' probation, emphasizing deterrence and denunciation over rehabilitation given the aggravating circumstances and the offender's poor track record.