A P.E.I. man who sold drugs to Bluefield High School students with help from his 17-year-old girlfriend was sentenced Friday to six months in jail.
Alan Dane Godfrey, 19, appeared in provincial court before Chief Judge Nancy Orr for sentencing after previously pleading guilty to possessing marijuana for the purpose of trafficking.
In handing down the sentence, Orr said the debate continues about legalizing marijuana, but at no point has there been any indication the sale of it to minors would be allowed.
“That has never, ever been suggested or discussed as being an option,” she said.
Godfrey was arrested Dec. 3, 2015 in the Bluefield High School parking lot after a call to police about suspected drug activity.
That day a 15-year-old student and two who were 16 admitted buying pot from him.
After a search of Godfrey and his vehicle, the RCMP found 27 grams of marijuana split into numerous sandwich bags.
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Godfrey’s then-girlfriend arranged drug deals for him and he would show up at the school to complete the transaction.
During sentencing submissions Wednesday, the court heard Godfrey was dealing to support his marijuana habit.
He has since stopped his marijuana use and Orr said it was always positive to see a person take advantage of services needed to deal with issues before they attend court.
But despite any positives, Orr said there were three aggravating factors she had to consider.
Godfrey sold drugs on school grounds, he trafficked to minors and he used a minor’s services to commit the offence.
Orr said anyone who doubts the impact of drugs on young people should attend youth court and see the effects they have on their lives.
On a regular basis she sees teens in her court who are severely addicted to drugs, Orr said.
“The addiction has no respect for age.”
Orr also said parents probably don’t expect students to go to school, order marijuana and have it delivered to them.
“Just like the pizza delivery man he’s (Godfrey) taking the orders and delivering them to school,” she said.
Godfrey’s sentence shows anyone who thinks they can sell drugs in a school parking lot that it will have serious consequences, Orr said.
Along with the jail time, Godfrey will be on probation for two years, he must perform 50 hours of community service and has to pay a $200 victim surcharge.
Godfrey is also banned from Bluefield and must write an apology letter to the school’s principal.
