The appellant sought leave to appeal three concurrent sentences of six months' imprisonment for assault with a weapon, uttering a death threat, and possession of a weapon for a purpose dangerous to the public peace against his younger sister.
The appellant argued the sentencing judge erred by failing to impose a conditional sentence and placing undue emphasis on punitive aims.
The Court of Appeal found no error in principle, noting the offences involved repeated acts of violence over an hour to exercise control over the victim.
Leave to appeal was granted but the sentence appeal was dismissed.
