The Attorney General’s Office charged Bokuku with assault with a dangerous weapon using a machete, assault, and disturbing the peace.
Judge Kenneth L. Govendo ordered the release of Bokuku from the custody of the Department of Corrections on June 23, 2011.
Govendo originally sentenced Bokuku to six months imprisonment, all suspended except for 60 days, with credit for 59 days already served.
The two years probation will run consecutively to Bokuku’s sentence in another case.
Bokuku admitted throwing a plate of food at his wife and threatening to kill her on April 24, 2011.
If Bokuku commits another crime of domestic violence, the remainder of his suspended sentence will be re-imposed with possible additional criminal charges, the court said.
Bokuku was ordered to pay a $100 fine, and all court costs and probation fee.
Bokuku will write a letter of apology to his victim, and a two-page essay describing the effects of excessive alcohol on diabetes, the heart and one’s general health.
Bokuku is not allowed to associate with individuals drinking or consuming alcohol or controlled substances, to go to a bar or other similar establishments and to possess or consume alcohol. He must complete alcohol and drug assessment and treatment, and attend and complete anger management counseling.
Assistant Attorney General Shelli Neal prosecuted the case while Assistant Public Defender Richard Miller served as Bokuku’s counsel.
