SENTENCE - GLADUE CONSIDERED

Mr. Serre appealed his sentence of six years less credit for 26 months he spent in custody that he received after being convicted of impaired driving, dangerous driving, failing to stop while being pursued by the police, and driving while disqualified. He argued that the trial judge erred by failing to fully apply Gladue principles when considering his criminal record. His appeal was dismissed: the trial judge stated that the paramount consideration on sentencing was the protection of other drivers and other users of the roads. R. v. Serre, 2020 ONCA 311