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KELOWNA - A prolific offender will spend another 33 days in prison before he returns to his life in Kelowna.

Stanley Nickason, 37, was sentenced to time served for a series of charges, but another 33 days remained on his sentence. He also has to submit DNA and is under a five year driving prohibition.

Nickason pleaded guilty pleas on a bevy of offences earlier this month, including possession of stolen property under $5,000, dangerous operation of motor vehicle, possess  firearm without license or registration, occupying vehicle in which there is a firearm, loaded or unloaded with ammo prohibited or restricted firearm, two counts of flight from peace officer, two counts of operating motor vehicle while disqualified and two counts of possession of firearm contrary to order.

Crown lawyer Karla Dodds argued the nature of the offences merited a sentenced of two-and-a-half years at most, while defence lawyer Jordan Watt reccomended a sentence of time served. He'd already been behind bars for 13 months and said Nickason has been drug-free and he's managed to find a routine by working in the prison's metal shop, a passion he plans to pursue outside of jail.

"He's making significant changes," Watt said.

Watt also noted Nickason's profession as a tattoo artist, something that offers him numerous employment opportunities after prison.

Watt said these improvements, along with Nickason's guilty pleas, showed his client is striving to be a better person and move on from his criminal past. He suggested a sentence of time served, which would essentially release Nickason from prison.

"He doesn't need further separation from society," Watt said.

In a prepared statement, Nickason apologized for his actions and reaffirmed his commitment to change his life.

"I know things will be hard," he said. "I won't let you down."

According to Court Services Online, Nickason has a criminal record that stretches back to 2000.

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