The accused, Courtney Foster, was found guilty of attempted murder and assault against his former wife, Barbara Foster.
This decision outlines the sentencing, considering aggravating factors such as the violent and sustained nature of the attack, the significant physical, emotional, and financial impact on the victim, and the accused's prior record of violence.
Mitigating factors included the accused's willingness to plead guilty to aggravated assault, his employment history, expressed remorse, the consequence of deportation post-sentence, and participation in rehabilitation programs while in custody.
The court imposed a global sentence of 10 years imprisonment, reduced to 6 years after accounting for pre-sentence custody credit, along with a 10-year weapons prohibition and a DNA order.