The offender was convicted after trial of dangerous driving causing bodily harm arising from intentionally driving toward a pedestrian on a residential one‑way street and striking him, causing serious injuries that prevented the victim from returning to work.
The court considered aggravating factors including deliberate risk‑taking, serious injuries, flight from the scene, and a criminal record including prior driving offences.
Mitigating factors included the offender’s youth at the time of the offence, dated criminal record, family responsibilities, and evidence suggesting potential for rehabilitation.
The court concluded that denunciation and deterrence were primary objectives but that a penitentiary term would impede rehabilitation.
A custodial sentence of eighteen months followed by probation and ancillary orders was imposed.
