Sentencing-Trafficking Cocaine
Suspended sentence, 3-years probation (including 150 hours community service) Possession for the purpose of trafficking, contrary to section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. Youthful offender (28 years), guilty plea, 17 days in residential treatment program prior to sentencing, 0.4 grams cocaine transaction, street level cocaine dealer at the time of her arrest who was selling small quantities of the drug to support her own addiction, “cautiously optimistic” PSR, accessed counselling services upfront. R. v. Diminie , 2017 ONCJ 135