M. DiCarlo

The offender pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking after being arrested with approximately 253 grams of cocaine, additional controlled substances, and cash.

The court considered aggravating factors including the significant quantity of cocaine and the offender’s role as a courier in a commercial trafficking operation.

Mitigating factors included the offender’s guilty plea, lack of prior criminal record, cooperation with police, and rehabilitative prospects.

Balancing denunciation and general deterrence against the offender’s youth and rehabilitation potential, the court imposed a custodial sentence followed by probation.

Additional ancillary orders included forfeiture of seized items and a firearms prohibition, while a DNA order was declined.

The offender pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking after being caught transporting 253 grams of cocaine, along with marijuana and oxycodone.

He was acting as a courier for financial gain and had no prior criminal record.

The court emphasized general deterrence and denunciation but also considered the offender's rehabilitative prospects.

The offender was sentenced to 14 months in custody, less credit for pre-sentence custody, followed by two years of probation.