This sentencing judgment addresses multiple counts of assault by Alexandru Ciobanu against his wife and 13-year-old son, highlighting the serious nature of intimate partner violence and child abuse.
The court emphasizes aggravating factors including coercive control, threats to life, and the impact on vulnerable victims, including children exposed to violence.
Despite the offender's difficult background and refugee status, the court imposes a custodial sentence reflecting the gravity of the offences, the need for denunciation and deterrence, and the protection of victims.
The decision also discusses the limited applicability of conditional sentences in cases of personal violence and the importance of proportionality in sentencing.
