C. Waite

The offender was convicted of attempted murder after repeatedly stabbing his co-worker in the head and neck, leaving the victim permanently and severely disabled.

The Crown sought a life sentence, while the self-represented offender sought a reformatory sentence due to his mental illness.

The court found that the offender's mental illness, likely schizotypal personality disorder and depression, contributed to his perceived harassment by the victim and reduced his moral culpability.

The court sentenced the offender to 17 years' imprisonment, less credit for pre-sentence custody.

The 22-year-old first-time offender pleaded guilty to breach of recognizance and assault of a peace officer with intent to resist arrest.

The offender pushed a police officer to facilitate his flight, resulting in the officer accidentally falling and breaking his fibula.

The Crown sought 60 days in jail, while the offender sought a conditional discharge to avoid travel restrictions that would impact his semi-professional soccer career.

The court granted a conditional discharge with 18 months of probation and 100 hours of community service, finding that the 72 days of credited pre-sentence custody adequately addressed the principles of denunciation and deterrence.