Albury father ordered to do community work for assaulting his son
Mark Garry Fair, 49, was sentenced to 48 hours community service after assaulting his son.
Fair shoved his son against a wall and put him in a headlock at their Lavington home in January. The assault began with Fair pushing against his son's throat.
Months later, Fair kicked and damaged the family's front door during an argument with his wife. Fair initially pleaded not guilty but changed his plea to guilty.
Judge Sally McLaughlin convicted him of common assault. He received a 12-month community corrections order requiring 48 hours of community service work and will be supervised by Albury Community Corrections.
- Mark Garry Fair, 49
- Offender age
- January at Lavington home
- Assault date
- 12-month community corrections order
- Sentence term
- 48 hours required work
- Community service hours
Why it mattersA local court case showing how domestic violence assault can lead to criminal conviction and community-based sentences rather than jail time.
AustraliaThis case adds to the growing number of domestic violence convictions in NSW courts, reflecting community concern about violence in the home.
