The accused pleaded guilty to operation impaired and possession of a loaded prohibited firearm without authorization or licence.
On March 8, 2016, police responded to reports of an impaired driver on Highway 401 in Toronto.
The accused was observed striking barriers and weaving between lanes.
Upon arrest, officers discovered a loaded handgun with the safety in the "off" position in the accused's jacket pocket.
Testing revealed the presence of morphine, codeine, and alprazolam in the accused's system.
The court imposed a $1,500 fine and 18-month driving prohibition for the impaired operation charge.
For the firearm offence, the court sentenced the accused to 3 years imprisonment, reduced to 19 months after accounting for pre-trial custody and mitigating factors including stringent bail conditions and harsh detention conditions.
The accused was also placed on probation for 2 years.
