Eight-month conditional sentence imposed for unprovoked assault causing bodily harm at a men's shelter.
The accused was found guilty of assault causing bodily harm following an unprovoked attack on a vulnerable resident at a men's shelter.
The assault caused significant injuries, including a loss of consciousness and numerous stitches.
The Crown sought a four-month custodial sentence, while the defence sought a conditional sentence order, noting the accused's lack of prior record, rehabilitative efforts regarding mental health, and the impact of systemic anti-Black racism as set out in R. v. Morris.
The court determined that a conditional sentence was consistent with the fundamental purpose and principles of sentencing, imposing an eight-month conditional sentence and 12 months' probation.
