Man fined and banned after ramming ex-partner's car
Marcus Leigh Connell, 38, fined $1000 for ramming ex-partner's car in anger.
On August 13, Marcus Leigh Connell went to his ex-partner's driveway. Connell reversed his car into her Holden Commodore.
The reversal followed a heated argument about his missing phone. The impact pushed her car through a fence.
Connell had undertaken anger management counselling. But he lost control during the incident.
Judge Sally McLaughlin said his behaviour was completely wrong. She said there was no excuse for it despite the counselling.
She found him guilty of damaging property on purpose. He received a $1000 fine and a four-month community corrections order.
The judge noted damage in two places outside the victim's unit. Connell had past domestic violence matters involving the same victim.
- $1000
- Fine amount
- August 13, 2026
- Incident date
- 38 years old
- Connell's age
- Four months
- Community corrections
Why it mattersThe case shows how domestic violence can escalate even after people seek help. It demonstrates the ongoing risk some victims face and how courts use property damage convictions to address controlling behaviour.
AustraliaHighlights how Australian courts handle domestic violence property offences and the gaps that can remain even when offenders complete counselling programs.
