Pamela Munn

The offender was sentenced following convictions after trial for multiple firearm offences arising from a traffic stop in which police discovered two loaded handguns concealed in a vehicle, one of which was stolen, while the offender was subject to a weapons prohibition order.

The court emphasized denunciation and deterrence in sentencing for possession of loaded prohibited firearms, particularly where weapons are accessible in a public setting.

Aggravating factors included possession of two loaded handguns, one stolen firearm, breach of a weapons prohibition order, and the offender’s criminal record and poor rehabilitation prospects.

Concurrent sentences totalling five years were imposed for the firearms offences, with a consecutive nine‑month sentence for breaching the prohibition order.

The court granted credit for pre‑sentence custody on a 1‑for‑1 basis but declined enhanced credit due to misconduct during remand.

The accused was charged with assault and manslaughter in relation to the death of his infant son, who suffered catastrophic brain injuries consistent with violent shaking or acceleration-deceleration trauma.

The Crown’s case was circumstantial and relied on medical evidence, witness testimony, admissions made to acquaintances, and evidence of post-offence conduct.

Expert evidence established that the injuries were non-accidental and occurred within a narrow time window during which the accused was caring for the infant.

Additional circumstantial evidence included prior rough handling of the infant, incriminating statements to a former partner, and flight from the jurisdiction after the incident.

Considering the cumulative effect of the evidence, the court concluded that the only reasonable inference was that the accused inflicted the injuries causing death.