Dwight Dequilla was sentenced for multiple offences including attempted murder, assault (intimate partner violence), mischief, and numerous breaches of court orders.
The offences stemmed from a campaign of harassment and abuse against his former partner, Melanie Cruz, and culminated in the attempted murder of Neil Virtucio, whom Dequilla believed was having an affair with Ms. Cruz.
The court emphasized denunciation and deterrence for intimate partner violence and witness intimidation, imposing a global sentence of 10 years imprisonment, less credit for pre-sentence custody and harsh detention conditions.
