A 21-year-old man who has spent of most of his young life in jail won't be released until March.
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He was sentenced to 20 months imprisonment with a non-parole period of 10 months over charges which included the assault of his partner where he broke her jaw in front of a child.
Magistrate Andrew Eckhold said it was "a warning to the community".
"I have grave concerns about violence in front of a child," the magistrate said telling the man that a child's brain was still developing and he should understand the consequences of his actions.
Exposing children to violence does have serious effects on them the magistrate told to William Stanley who also faced charges of driving while never licensed and being involved in a police pursuit.
"You drove at 150km/h through a village," Magistrate Eckhold said.
He told Mr Stanley he could very well have taken out a whole family.
Stanley was also given a nine months sentence with a non-parole period of six months and disqualified from driving for two years.
"You are capable of making change and be a proud Aboriginal man in your community and not in jail.
"I understand sometimes jail can be easier for people," the Magistrate said asking the man to think about his life and make the right decisions.
His solicitor, who said Stanely had family support was concerned about him being institutionalised for so long.
The magistrate agreed and said he wanted Mr Stanley to get his life together.
Meanwhile 32-year-old Kamarah Riley, who was already spending time in jail, faced Wellington court on obtaining goods for advantage.
It was alleged she purchased items with a credit card owned by a man who is now deceased.
She used the paywave method on the card totalling $600.
"You were desperate and this happened because of your drug use," Magistrate Eckhold said.
"Your moral compass has been eroded,'' he said of Ms Riley adding that she could make a difference in her life.
"I have seen you want to change but it's not going to going to be an easy road," he said.
Ms Riley received a suspended sentence of nine months which did mean she could be released.
But the Wellington woman will have to wait on a judgement by the Bathurst Court today over an alleged break and enter matter at Gulgong.
Magistrate Eckhold also sentenced a 22-year-old Wellington man to 12 months in prison with a non-parole period of six months for a violent confrontation against his partner.
Court facts stated Ashton Ryan attempted to smash down a door where his partner lived. He was also charged with stalking and intimidation.