The accused pleaded guilty to assault with a weapon (cordless telephone) against his former intimate partner.
The Crown sought a custodial sentence of 120 days, citing the aggravating factors of domestic violence, prior assaults on the same victim, and breach of trust.
The defence sought an intermittent sentence of 30 days or house arrest of 60 days, emphasizing the guilty plea, pre-sentence custody, volunteer work, and community support.
The court imposed a custodial sentence of four months, finding that a conditional sentence was inconsistent with sentencing principles in domestic violence cases.
The court emphasized denunciation and deterrence as paramount objectives.
