Canadian Judge Bans Man From Having A Girlfriend For Three Years
http://www.wayodd.com/canadian-judge-bans-man-from-having-a-girlfriend-for-three-years/v/7484/In an unusual ruling, a judge in Canada has ordered a man to not to form "a romantic relationship of an intimate nature with a female person." The verdict came as part of the punishment to Steven Cranley, 24, who pleaded guilty on Tuesday to abusing his former lover.
According to court documents, Cranley began quarreling with his girlfriend after getting upset with her over their recent breakup. When his girlfriend tried to call police, he attacked her, cut telephone wires and when a roommate tried to intervene he threatened to slit their throats.
When police arrived at the scene, Cranley picked up a butcher knife, stabbed himself in the chest and punctured his aorta, The Peterborough Examiner reports.
According to his doctors, Cranley suffers from dependent personality disorder and gets aggravated when faces rejection. They suggested that he would pose a high risk to re-offend if he engaged in another intimate relationship.
Citing the doctors' advice, Judge Rhys Morgan ordered Cranley to not make any intimate relation with a female for three years until he gets psychiatric counseling.
The judge also ordered a three-year probation term, which goes along with the condition of staying away from women
