The accused pleaded guilty to assaulting her 10-year-old son.
The assault occurred while the accused was under the influence of alcohol and resulted in the child sustaining a nosebleed.
The accused had a prior finding of guilt for assaulting her mother.
The court imposed a conditional discharge with two years of probation, including conditions requiring continued counselling for alcoholism, parenting counselling, no contact with the complainant except as authorized by Children's Aid Society, and a five-year firearms prohibition.
The court rejected an absolute discharge despite joint submissions, finding that denunciation and deterrence were necessary given the domestic violence context and the involvement of a child.
