The accused was convicted after trial by judge and jury of human trafficking, receiving a material benefit from human trafficking, and possession of proceeds of crime.
The accused recruited and transported a vulnerable young woman living in a shelter, directing her to engage in sex work through online advertisements and hotel-based services.
The accused controlled the victim's earnings, imposed daily quotas, and restricted her access to food and money.
The sentencing judge imposed a global sentence of five years, with credit for pre-sentence custody and bail conditions, resulting in 41 months to be served.
The court emphasized denunciation and deterrence as paramount sentencing objectives while considering the accused's age, limited criminal record, and rehabilitative potential.
