The accused was found guilty by a jury of possession of heroin, cocaine, and crack cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, and possession of proceeds of crime.
The offences occurred when police executed a search warrant at an apartment being used as a commercial drug operation, and the accused was observed throwing drugs from the balcony.
The Crown sought a four-year penitentiary sentence, while the defence proposed three to three and a half years.
The court considered the accused's lack of a criminal record, family support, and remorse as mitigating factors, but emphasized denunciation and deterrence given the significant quantities of highly addictive drugs.
The accused was sentenced to 3.5 years in custody, with credit for one year of pre-sentence custody.
