The appellant appealed his conviction and 12-month sentence for breach of probation.
The probation order required him to complete a seven-month residential treatment program.
He checked into the facility on the day of sentencing but left the next day and never returned.
The appellant argued he had the entire 18-month probation period to complete the program.
The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal, finding the trial judge reasonably interpreted the condition as requiring immediate commencement, consistent with the joint submission at sentencing.
The 12-month sentence was upheld due to the appellant's history of disregarding court orders.
