A man who set fire to his girlfriend’s bedroom, knowing other people were at home, will be allowed to serve his jail sentence in the community.
Gaul said he accepted Sam has been afflicted by the intergenerational trauma caused by the historical treatment of Indigenous people.Sam, 42, must abide by a curfew and take counselling. He has been ordered to pay $23,685 in restitution to his former girlfriend, Kristy Charlie, who lost all her belongings in the blaze.Sam and Charlie had a tumultuous relationship, said Gaul. Around May 6, 2019, she had allowed him to move back into her home.
There was a sense of panic and chaos with people trying to get out, said Gaul. Despite the flames, one person with an outstanding warrant hid in a closet instead of fleeing the townhouse. Sam was bullied and left school after Grade 11. He has a significant experience working in the restaurant and hospitality industry. His income covers his current living expenses.
His physical health is declining. He suffers from degenerative spinal arthritis and is in chronic pain 24 hours a day . “The consequences could have been horrific,” said Gaul expressing his hope that they have help to deal with the trauma and get on with their lives in a healthy manner.
More BCer justice until impacts them so courts give him the wagging finger ahhhhh BCCourtBot