The accused pleaded guilty to common assault against his former common-law partner and failing to comply with a recognizance by consuming alcohol.
The assault occurred in the victim's home while their child was present.
The accused had a prior criminal record including domestic violence and was on bail for sexual assault at the time.
The court weighed the aggravating factors of the domestic context and the child's presence against the mitigating factors of the guilty plea and the accused's recognition of his alcohol abuse problem.
The court imposed a sentence of 12 months custody, credited as time served, followed by two years of probation.
