‘He doesn’t have much to show for his life:’ chronic offender jailed for latest Nanaimo crime spree

The Crown’s Sabrina Avery said Klughart has a seven page long criminal record, virtually unbroken since 2010.

“What the record does demonstrate Your Honour is that Mr. Klughart is essentially a prolific property offender,” Avery said.

Klughart was released from jail earlier this year after serving a nine month sentence for a theft involving a vehicle, she said.

Defence lawyer Stephen Taylor said the facts speak for themselves — Klughart will continue going back to jail “again and again” if he fails to address his substance abuse issues.

“He doesn’t have much to show for his life at 30-years-old,” Taylor said. “I’m hoping his new awareness is sincere and that he might commit himself to a drug-free lifestyle.”

Judge Harvey warned Klughart that longer jail sentences would be applied if he continues committing serious offences like stealing vehicles.

Klughart’s year-long probationary term includes completing treatment programs as directed by his probation officer.

He’ll serve a further four and a half months behind bars due to credit for time served.

Klughart’s extensive criminal history primarily involves property crimes in Nanaimo and the Cowichan Valley.

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by Ian Holmes

‘He doesn’t have much to show for his life:’ chronic offender jailed for latest Nanaimo crime spree

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