The accused pleaded guilty to criminal harassment and attempting to obstruct justice against his former intimate partner.
While on probation for a similar offence against a different victim, the accused repeatedly contacted the complainant, sending hundreds of texts and calls.
He later attempted to have the complainant sign a recantation letter to have the charges withdrawn, threatening to expose details of their relationship if she refused.
The court emphasized denunciation and specific deterrence given the accused's history of similar offences and breaches of court orders.
The accused was sentenced to a global term of 10 months' incarceration (162 days remaining after pre-sentence credit) and 18 months' probation.
