The accused pleaded guilty to arson with disregard for human life after pouring gasoline inside his home during a domestic altercation, causing a fire that destroyed the house and killed two pets.
The Crown sought a net sentence of 12 months in jail plus two years of probation, while the defence sought a net sentence of 3 to 6 months plus 18 months of probation.
The court emphasized denunciation and deterrence, sentencing the accused to an effective term of three years' imprisonment (12 months net after 24 months of pre-sentence custody credit), followed by two years of probation and a restitution order of $92,153.12.
