The offender pleaded guilty to possessing a loaded, prohibited firearm after fleeing from a residence during the execution of a search warrant.
The Crown sought a 30-month sentence, while the defence sought 18 months, citing harsh remand conditions and systemic racism detailed in an Enhanced Pre-Sentence Report.
The court found no causal link between the offender's experiences with anti-Black racism and the offence, but granted mitigation for harsh pre-sentence custody and strict bail conditions.
The court imposed a 30-month sentence, reduced to 417 days net after applying Summers credit for pre-sentence custody, along with 18 months of probation.
