Gianluca Salvati was found guilty of multiple drug trafficking offences (cocaine, fentanyl, crack cocaine), possession of proceeds of crime, and breach of recognizance following a judge-alone trial.
The court considered aggravating factors, including his extensive criminal record, the significant quantity of drugs (including fentanyl with a street value up to $20,600), and his limited potential for rehabilitation.
Mitigating factors were minimal.
The Crown sought a seven-year sentence, while the defence sought five years.
The court imposed a global sentence of five years, less credit for pre-sentence custody, including enhanced credit for lockdowns and COVID-19 conditions.
distinguishedSCJFeb 19, 2021