Facts: Jennifer Basque was charged with impaired driving and subjected to a pre-sentence driving prohibition for 21 months before sentencing.
Issue: Whether credit could be granted for the pre-sentence prohibition period against the mandatory minimum driving prohibition.
Ruling: The Supreme Court allowed the appeal, affirming that sentencing judges could grant credit for pre-sentence prohibitions without undermining the mandatory minimum requirements.
Outcome: The Court clarified that granting credit did not conflict with statutory provisions or undermine justice and fairness principles, emphasizing the coexistence of common law discretion and statutory mandates.
