The offender pled guilty to possession of fentanyl for the purpose of trafficking (108 grams).
The Crown sought a 9-year sentence reduced to 8 years for harsh pre-trial conditions, while the defence sought 4-5 years less time served plus additional credit for lockdowns and triple bunking.
The court determined the appropriate global sentence was 7 years, reflecting the mid-level commercial quantity and the offender's prior record, balanced against his guilty plea and rehabilitative potential.
After applying 29 months of standard pre-sentence custody credit and an additional 12 months of Duncan/Marshall credit for severe lockdown and triple-bunking conditions, the net sentence imposed was 43 months.
