A Hamilton man who spat at two feminine cops has narrowly prevented jail.
Sheriff Ray Small informed Raymond Sullivan, 56, that pointers from Excessive Court docket judges state that spitters ought to usually be jailed, particularly in Covid occasions.
The sheriff added: "This can be a case the place I'd be justified in imposing custody."
Sullivan, of Kelvin Gardens, admitted assaulting the officers on August 24, 2020.
Hamilton Sheriff Court docket heard he grew to become aggressive after they tried to talk to him within the city's Fleming Method within the early hours.
He was finally handcuffed and positioned in a police car.
Alice Carey, prosecuting, mentioned: "He then spat quite a few occasions however, fortunately, the spittle did not land on both officer."
Defence agent Diarmid Bruce mentioned Sullivan had taken valium and alcohol.
The solicitor added: "He has earlier convictions however there are gaps in his offending."
After finding out background experiences, Sheriff Small ordered Sullivan to do 200 hours of unpaid group work as a direct various to jail.
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