The 81-year-old offender was convicted of aggravated assault and assault against his intimate partner, a 77-year-old woman, after knocking her down and striking her, causing a fractured patella and other injuries.
The court considered the offender's advanced age and diagnosed personality disorders, but found they did not preclude a custodial sentence given the severity of the domestic violence, his lack of remorse, and a high risk of future violence.
The offender was sentenced to 18 months' imprisonment followed by three years of probation.
