Jahmal Graham was convicted after a jury trial for possession of a prohibited firearm with readily accessible ammunition, possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, and possession of proceeds of crime.
He was also convicted at a judge-alone trial for breach of probation and two firearms prohibition orders.
The court considered aggravating factors, including Graham's recidivism for firearms and drug offences, the public nature of the firearms possession, and the quantity of cocaine.
Mitigating factors included strong family support, some education, spiritual interests, and challenges in his upbringing.
The court rejected claims of historical sexual abuse and anti-black racism as mitigating factors due to lack of proof and found Graham lacked present rehabilitative potential.
The court determined Graham was the principal in possession of the unlawful items.
A total sentence of 10 years imprisonment was imposed, after applying the totality principle and credit for pre-trial custody and lockdown conditions.
Ancillary orders for a lifetime firearms prohibition, DNA order, and forfeiture of seized property were also granted.