The accused pleaded guilty to theft under $5,000 and breach of probation after stealing cigarettes from a convenience store he was prohibited from attending.
The accused had a lengthy criminal record of over 100 convictions, primarily for property offences driven by a crack cocaine addiction.
The Crown sought a one-year custodial sentence, while the accused sought a sentence of time served (110 days).
The court emphasized specific deterrence and proportionality, imposing a total sentence of 250 days custody, which was deemed served due to pre-trial custody credit.
The court declined to impose a further probation order, noting the accused was already subject to an existing order and could access community outpatient programs voluntarily.
