The Crown applied to have the offender declared a dangerous offender following convictions for choking, sexual assault, and uttering threats.
The offender had a history of violent sexual offences against women.
The court declared the offender a dangerous offender.
The Crown sought an indeterminate sentence, while the defence argued for a determinate sentence followed by a Long Term Supervision Order (LTSO).
After reviewing extensive psychiatric and psychological evidence regarding the offender's treatability, personality disorder, and risk of reoffending, the court concluded that a determinate sentence of 5.5 years (equivalent to 8 years and 7.5 months with pre-sentence custody credit) followed by a 10-year LTSO would adequately protect the public, as the offender's risk would significantly decrease by age 50 and could be managed with strict community supervision and treatment.
