The appellant sought leave to appeal a one-year sentence imposed for serious offences committed against his ex-spouse while on probation for prior violence toward the same victim.
The court noted the appellant's lengthy criminal record dating back to 1972, including numerous violent offences, and his untreated long-standing alcohol problem.
Although the panel observed that more extensive reasons from the sentencing judge would have been preferable, it was not persuaded that the sentence was unfit.
Leave to appeal sentence was granted, but the appeal was dismissed.
