The accused, a youthful first-time offender, pled guilty to robbery and failing to stop for police after acting as the getaway driver in a violent pawn shop robbery.
Although the accused did not personally use a firearm or inflict the severe injuries sustained by the victims, he was a party to the robbery.
The court determined a fit sentence was 4 years in custody, but applied a 1.5-year Duncan/Marshall reduction due to harsh pre-trial custody conditions involving frequent lock-downs and triple bunking.
After applying Summers credit, the accused was sentenced to a further 9 months and 18 days in custody, followed by 18 months of probation.
