Vincenzo Rondinelli

The offender pleaded guilty to firearm-related offences including unauthorized possession of a firearm, possession of a firearm knowing its possession was unauthorized, possession of a loaded restricted firearm, and careless storage of ammunition.

The court imposed a 28-month custodial sentence (after credit for restrictive bail conditions) on the primary charge, with concurrent sentences on the remaining counts.

The court emphasized the principles of deterrence and denunciation while considering the offender's early guilty plea, first-time offender status, and excellent rehabilitation prospects.

Ancillary orders included a 10-year firearms prohibition, a DNA order, forfeiture orders, and a victim fine surcharge.

Following a trial, the accused was found guilty of assault causing bodily harm and assault with a weapon.

The assault with a weapon count was stayed pursuant to the Kienapple principle.

The Crown sought a suspended sentence with probation, while the defence sought an absolute discharge.

The court imposed a conditional discharge with one year of probation, finding that while the assault was serious—involving the use of a glass in a public bar setting—the accused's youth, first-time offender status, and significant rehabilitative efforts warranted a discharge rather than a conviction.

The court declined to impose a section 110 weapons prohibition order.

The accused was charged with assault causing bodily harm and assault with a weapon after striking the complainant on the back of the head with a drinking glass at a bar.

The accused claimed self-defence under section 34 of the Criminal Code.

The court found that while there was an air of reality to the self-defence claim based on the accused's evidence regarding her anxiety and prior abusive relationships, the Crown proved beyond a reasonable doubt that the force used was not reasonable in the circumstances.

The accused's response was grossly disproportionate to the threat posed.

The accused was found guilty of assault causing bodily harm, with the assault with a weapon charge stayed pursuant to the Kienapple principle.

Sentencing was adjourned.

The accused pleaded guilty to assault and breaches of a section 810.2 recognizance.

The assault occurred on July 7, 2017, when the accused punched the victim on the head and stole her earring while she was walking to work.

The accused was subject to multiple prior orders requiring him to keep the peace and be of good behaviour, which he breached.

The court imposed an 18-month sentence minus 196 days of presentence custody, plus 3 years of probation with conditions including no contact with the victim.