Sean Gaudet

The accused was charged with one count of theft under $5,000 and two counts of assault.

The Crown's case was based on circumstantial evidence and video surveillance.

The victims were assaulted with pepper spray by masked individuals in an alleyway and one victim's purse was stolen.

The central issue was identity.

The court found the accused guilty based on compelling circumstantial evidence including video surveillance showing the accused leaving the building wearing a mask, appearing moments after the assault, following the victim, picking up the victim's dropped jacket without attempting to return it, and coordinating with other masked individuals to bring stolen items back into the building.

The Ontario Court of Justice sentenced Samarpreet Singh for committing an indecent act with intent to insult or offend under section 173(1)(b) of the Criminal Code.

The offence involved exposing himself to a victim in her home over a prolonged period while making inappropriate comments.

The Court rejected the defence's request for a conditional discharge, emphasizing the seriousness of the offence, the significant impact on the victim, and the need for denunciation and deterrence.

A 90-day conditional sentence served under house arrest followed by 12 months probation was imposed, along with ancillary orders including a DNA order and no-contact conditions.

The Court also addressed the collateral immigration consequences, noting that inadmissibility to Canada would result from conviction but should not influence sentencing.