Ransford Trevor Hewitt was found guilty after trial of multiple firearms offences, including possession of a loaded prohibited firearm in a motor vehicle, occupying a vehicle with prohibited devices (replica firearms), and two counts of breach of a release order.
The court considered aggravating factors such as the serious nature of possessing a loaded firearm in public with intent to confront someone, and mitigating factors including no prior criminal record, family support, and mental health issues.
Emphasizing denunciation and deterrence, the court imposed a total sentence of 36 months imprisonment, with credit for pre-trial custody and time spent on house arrest.
Ancillary orders for forfeiture of firearms, a 10-year weapons prohibition, and a DNA order were also made.
