The accused was convicted by a jury of aggravated assault against his former intimate partner.
The assault involved a sustained beating that left the victim with severe facial bruising and swelling.
The Crown sought a 3-year penitentiary sentence, while the defence sought a conditional sentence or 90 days intermittent.
The court emphasized denunciation and deterrence for domestic violence, finding the attack was unprovoked and sustained.
After accounting for mitigating factors, including youth, lack of related record, and credit for pre-sentence custody and strict bail conditions, the court imposed a sentence of 2.5 years in custody.
