Jimmy Jainga pleaded guilty to uttering threats, use of an imitation firearm, and assault with a weapon, stemming from a domestic incident where he threatened his common-law partner and her daughters with a replica firearm.
The court considered aggravating factors including his prior manslaughter conviction, the domestic context of the offences, and the presence of children.
Mitigating factors included his guilty plea, a 10-year gap in his criminal record, and strong family support.
The court rejected a conditional sentence, emphasizing denunciation and deterrence due to the gravity of the offences.
Jainga was sentenced to 36 months (3 years) for the imitation firearm charge, with concurrent sentences for the other charges, and a lifetime weapons prohibition.
