R. v. Owusu

Decided: 2026-09-24. Docket: COA-24-CR-0166. Citation: 2026 ONCA 668 (CanLII). Criminal and statutory offences — Sentencing appeal — Firearms offences and possession of fentanyl for the purpose of trafficking — Whether sentencing judge erred in treatment of youth record and recidivism — Prior convictions not deterring offender while on community supervision — R. v. Kumi applied — Appeal dismissed | Criminal and statutory offences — Sentencing principles — Restraint — Whether sentencing judge failed to apply restraint to a youthful offender — Serious crimes committed as a youth — No clear or convincing evidence of rehabilitative potential — R. v. Habib distinguished — Appeal dismissed | Criminal and statutory offences — Sentencing factors — Aggravating and mitigating factors — Whether judge