This sentencing decision concerns Justin Barrett, who pleaded guilty to procuring a 16-year-old girl for sexual services.
The court considered the aggravating factors, including the planned and deliberate nature of the offence, its duration, breach of trust, the victim's vulnerability, and the profound impact on her and her family.
Mitigating factors included the guilty plea, positive antecedents, employment on bail, and family support.
The court rejected the defence's request for a conditional or reformatory sentence, emphasizing general deterrence and denunciation.
Barrett was sentenced to 4 years imprisonment, a DNA order, and a 20-year SOIRA order.
