Brandon Crystal was found guilty of two assaults and one sexual assault against his girlfriend, Ms. P.D., and one count of failing to appear.
The court considered aggravating factors, including the breach of trust, victim vulnerability due to intoxication, and lack of remorse, alongside mitigating factors such as his first-offender status, rehabilitation efforts (sobriety, employment, counselling), and Gladue considerations related to his Indigenous ancestry and childhood trauma.
The court emphasized denunciation and deterrence while balancing rehabilitation and the principle of restraint.
A sentence of 22 months custody for sexual assault, concurrent suspended sentences for assaults and failure to appear, and 3 years probation with specific conditions was imposed, along with ancillary orders.