The accused pleaded guilty to possession of a loaded firearm without authorization under s. 95(1) of the Criminal Code and possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking under s. 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
The court considered aggravating factors including the accused’s criminal record, involvement in commercial drug trafficking, and the dangerous combination of drugs and a loaded firearm in a public setting.
Mitigating factors included a guilty plea, family support, parental responsibilities, and a gap in the criminal record.
The court also considered conditions of pre‑sentence custody and the loss of parole eligibility when determining credit.
A sentence of four years’ imprisonment was imposed for the firearm offence with eight months concurrent for the drug offence, along with enhanced credit of 1.5:1 for pre‑sentence custody.
