Thompson Hamilton

The offender was convicted by a jury of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing death after running a red light at 80 km/h and striking another vehicle, killing a 75-year-old passenger.

The Crown sought three years' imprisonment, while the defence sought a conditional sentence of two years less a day.

The court emphasized denunciation and deterrence, noting the offender's prolonged inattention, aggressive driving, and prior speeding record, balanced against her prosocial background, remorse, and lack of criminal record.

The court imposed a sentence of two years' imprisonment, a 15-year driving prohibition, and a non-communication order.

The offender was convicted of second-degree murder for shooting an unarmed 17-year-old victim five times in a residential neighbourhood.

At the time of the offence, the offender was bound by multiple court orders, including a probation order imposed earlier that same day.

The court considered the offender's difficult upbringing, exposure to systemic anti-Black racism, and harsh pre-trial custody conditions as mitigating factors.

However, given the unprovoked nature of the public shooting, the use of a firearm, and the offender's blatant disregard for court orders, the court emphasized denunciation and deterrence.

The offender was sentenced to life imprisonment with parole ineligibility set at 17 years.