The accused was convicted of impaired driving causing bodily harm after sideswiping a cyclist on a country road on October 9, 2012.
The victim suffered devastating injuries including a traumatic brain injury.
The court found the accused was so substantially intoxicated that he may not have even realized he struck the victim.
The court emphasized that general deterrence and denunciation were paramount sentencing objectives for this serious impaired driving offense.
The accused had no prior criminal record and demonstrated genuine remorse, but the severity of the victim's injuries and the degree of impairment were significant aggravating factors.
