This sentencing decision addresses an offender's guilty pleas to possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking and possession of a prohibited device while prohibited.
The court considered significant aggravating factors, including the large quantity of cocaine, the offender being on house arrest bail at the time of the offences, and a prior criminal record for similar narcotics offences.
Mitigating factors included early guilty pleas, the offender's long-standing addiction issues stemming from a difficult childhood and family history of addiction, and demonstrated commitment to rehabilitation through program completion and good conduct in custody.
Applying principles of denunciation, deterrence, and rehabilitation, the court imposed a total sentence of 45 months in custody, concurrent sentences for the two charges, a lifetime firearms prohibition, and a DNA order.
The court also ordered forfeiture of a cell phone but strongly recommended police preserve personal photos for the offender.
