The accused pleaded guilty to sexual assault contrary to section 271 of the Criminal Code.
The Crown sought a reformatory sentence of two years less one day with ancillary orders.
The defence sought a conditional sentence of two years less one day.
The court imposed a conditional sentence of two years less one day, followed by 18 months probation, considering the accused's significant Gladue factors, intellectual and mental health challenges, youth, lack of criminal record, and participation in Mental Health Court, balanced against the seriousness of the offence and the vulnerability of the Indigenous victim.
