The defendant, Kevin Goudreau, was charged with two counts of uttering threats to cause death, two counts of criminal harassment by repeatedly communicating, and one count of breaching his probation order.
The charges arose from a loud, racist, and homophobic rant in his backyard, heard by his gay neighbours.
The court found that Goudreau knowingly conveyed threats and repeatedly communicated with the complainants, causing them to fear for their safety.
The court determined that "repeatedly" could mean "persistently" in the context of a lengthy, continuous tirade.
Goudreau was found guilty on all counts, with the court reserving judgment on whether the uttering threats charges should be conditionally stayed under the Kienapple principle.
