The defendant was convicted of assault following a trial on April 24, 2018.
The assault occurred on April 24, 2017, when the defendant pushed an 82-year-old complainant into a pond at a public park without provocation.
The complainant was not physically injured but suffered psychological harm.
The defendant had a lengthy criminal record but no prior convictions for violence.
At sentencing, the Crown sought 4-6 months jail plus probation, while the defence sought a 6-month conditional sentence.
The court imposed a 6-month conditional sentence with strict conditions including house arrest for the first four months, followed by a curfew, combined with an 18-month probation order with additional requirements including anger management and alcohol abuse treatment, community service, and a DNA order.
