Provincial court Judge Brian Corrin rejected the Crown's bid for a total 30-month penalty -- despite saying it appears Prince is determined to live a "lawless lifestyle" and that he "has demonstrated little regard for the justice system."

"Serious injury or death of a police officer was only a hair's breadth away," Corrin said in describing Prince's most recent brush with the law.

"Police officers in this community don't deserve to be made into targets by young people driving stolen vehicles," she said.