The Crown applied to have the offender designated a dangerous offender and sentenced to an indeterminate period of incarceration following convictions for aggravated assault, break and enter, choking, and failing to comply with probation.
The offender conceded he met the criteria for a dangerous offender designation but sought a determinate sentence.
The court designated the offender a dangerous offender.
After considering Gladue factors, expert psychiatric evidence regarding the offender's antisocial personality disorder and substance use disorder, and the potential for risk reduction through treatment and aging, the court concluded a lesser measure than an indeterminate sentence would adequately protect the public.
The court imposed a determinate sentence of 8 years (in addition to presentence custody) followed by an 8-year Long-Term Supervision Order.
