That seems to be the case if we can believe anything that's been reported. Nonetheless, I'm pretty sure that if I did what Bryant did the police/justice system response would have been different and probably a bit less understanding. Bryant claims to have lost some of his arrogance and I hope it's true.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toront...8-seconds.html

To my Chicago wannabe emigrant friend, what did you think... that Canadians gambol about all day in green meadows full of rainbows and sunshine telling each other how sorry we are. Honestly, you've been watching too much Michael Moore.