The defendant, Ghassan Kullab, a Lyft driver, was found guilty of sexual assault.
This decision outlines the reasons for his sentence.
The court considered aggravating factors including the victim's vulnerability and the breach of trust by Kullab as a ride-share driver.
Mitigating factors included his lack of criminal record and mental health issues.
The court also addressed potential collateral immigration consequences, noting that a sentence of six months or more would remove his appeal rights for deportation.
After reviewing similar cases, the court imposed a sentence of six months less a day in institutional custody, followed by two years probation and other ancillary orders, concluding that a conditional sentence was not appropriate given the breach of trust.
