The accused pleaded guilty to firearms and drug trafficking offences after shooting and killing an assailant who attempted to rob him during a drug deal.
The Crown sought a sentence of eight to nine years, while the accused sought five years.
The court found that the shooting constituted lawful self-defence under s. 34(1) of the Criminal Code and therefore could not be used as an aggravating factor in sentencing.
The court imposed a global sentence of six years in custody, emphasizing denunciation and deterrence for the firearms and drug offences while acknowledging the accused's youth and rehabilitative prospects.
