The offender pleaded guilty to two counts of assault causing bodily harm arising from a violent attack involving a bottle that injured two victims.
The offences occurred approximately sixteen years before sentencing, during which time the offender relocated, established employment, maintained a stable relationship, and demonstrated rehabilitation.
The court considered Gladue principles given the offender’s Indigenous background, as well as the long delay between the offence and sentencing and the offender’s significant rehabilitative efforts.
Balancing denunciation and general deterrence against rehabilitation and the restraint principle under s. 718.2(e) of the Criminal Code, the court declined to impose custodial or conditional sentence imprisonment.
A suspended sentence with probation and community service was imposed along with ancillary orders.
