Five-year sentence cut in half for armed carjacker because pre-trial custody was ‘harsh and demeaning’ (opens original article in a new tab)

A judge reduced a carjacker's sentence to one day, citing harsh pre-trial custody conditions and systemic issues in correctional facilities, while considering Indigenous trauma and cultural neglect.

• Judge reduced Jaiden Robinson's five-year sentence to one day due to harsh pre-trial custody conditions
• Robinson stole a Mercedes at gunpoint in March 2024 and was arrested after a police chase
• Correctional facilities faced criticism for neglecting Indigenous cultural needs and inmate welfare
• Gladue principles influenced sentencing by considering Robinson's Indigenous background and trauma