The accused, a first-time Black offender, was found guilty by a jury of simple possession of 95.6g of cocaine, having been acquitted of possession for the purpose of trafficking.
The Crown sought an 18-month conditional sentence, while the defence sought a suspended sentence.
The court considered the significant quantity of cocaine as an aggravating factor, and the accused's lack of criminal record, compliance with bail, employment, and the impact of anti-Black racism as mitigating factors.
The court imposed a 6-month conditional sentence with strict house arrest conditions, followed by 24 months of probation and 100 hours of community service.
