NASSAU-A magistrate sentenced a man to probation after he admitted a domestic assault.
Police charged Carlton Roker, 52, with causing harm after he hit his fiancée in the head with a cutlass during an argument on June 20. The incident happened at their home in Golden Gates.
Roker pleaded guilty to causing harm at his arraignment before Magistrate Sandradee Gardiner.
According to Roker, he’d been drinking at the time of assault.
He said the behaviour was out of character for him. He claimed that this was the first time that he’d assaulted his partner.
Roker told the court, “Me and her still in love. We live together. I just feel frustrated because I can’t find work.”
While agreeing that he had no reason to hit the woman, Roker asked the magistrate to show him leniency. He suggested that the court direct him to perform community service.
Instead, Magistrate Gardiner placed Roker on probation for a year. He’ll be jailed for the same period should he breach his probation.
Additionally, the magistrate issued a protection order that will remain in effect for two years. Roker will face one year in prison if he physically or verbally abuses his partner during this period.
