The offender was found guilty of sexual interference and sexual assault against his 10-year-old niece.
The offences occurred while he was living in the family home, constituting a significant breach of trust.
The Crown sought 18 months' imprisonment, while the defence proposed a conditional sentence.
Applying the principles from R. v. Friesen, the court emphasized denunciation and deterrence, rejecting a conditional sentence as disproportionately lenient.
The offender was sentenced to 14 months' imprisonment, followed by 3 years' probation, along with mandatory SOIRA and DNA orders, and a 10-year s. 161 prohibition order.
