Jeffrey Wills was found guilty of four sexual offenses involving two young girls in his home daycare.
This decision addresses his sentencing.
The Crown sought a five-year sentence, while the defense proposed 12-24 months and a conditional stay for two counts related to one victim based on the Kienapple principle.
The court denied the Kienapple stay, finding the offenses distinct.
Aggravating factors included the high position of trust as a daycare operator, the young age of the victims, and the egregious breach of trust.
Mitigating factors were the offender's education and family support, though media coverage impact was not accepted as mitigating without evidence.
The court considered the prior 60-month sentence from the first trial, noting the increased impact on victims due to testifying in the second trial.
The court imposed a total sentence of 60 months, with specific concurrent and consecutive terms for each count, and ancillary orders including DNA submission, communication prohibitions, Sex Offender Information Registration Act compliance, and s. 161 prohibitions.