Question juridique clé
Whether the new criminal law sanctions regime was milder and therefore applicable
Solution extraite
The revised law was milder because both a fine and community service were available as alternatives to short imprisonment, so it had to be applied.
Motifs extraits
The court held that the new AT of the Criminal Code prioritizes non-custodial sanctions and that, in the defendant's situation, both a fine and community service were realistically available; therefore the old short custodial sentence could not be imposed.