Man who threatened to stab mother gets suspended prison sentence

A 23-year-old man convicted of threatening to stab his mother has been sentenced to eight months’ imprisonment, suspended for three years.

Rakshay Chand appeared before the High Court yesterday, where Justice Usaia Ratuvili sentenced him after he pleaded guilty to one count of criminal intimidation.

The offence occurred on October 14, 2025, in Kalabu, Nasinu.

The court also issued a permanent domestic violence restraining order (DVRO) prohibiting Mr Chand from contacting his parents.

The charge stemmed from a violent incident in which Mr Chand threatened to stab his mother.

Court records show the victim suffered head injuries and a deep cut to her hand while attempting to fend off an attack.

In sentencing, Justice Ratuvili considered Chand’s guilty plea and personal circumstances, but emphasised the seriousness of domestic violence-related offending.

The court ordered that the eight-month prison sentence be suspended for three years.