IN COURT: Quinton Jerome Quakawoot, from Marian, faced Mackay Magistrates Court, pleading guilty to assault occasioning bodily harm and wilful damage (domestic violence offences).

IN COURT: Quinton Jerome Quakawoot, from Marian, faced Mackay Magistrates Court, pleading guilty to assault occasioning bodily harm and wilful damage (domestic violence offences). Facebook

A CONCRETER from Marian with a history of violence has avoided time behind bars after beating his partner.

Quinton Jerome Quakawoot punched the woman in the head repeatedly while she lay face down on a bed, largely defenceless.

Days later, the 26-year-old caved multiple holes in the walls of a residence while his partner was present.

The incidents of domestic violence, dated between December 12-18 last year, landed Quakawoot in Mackay Magistrates Court.

Quakawoot pleaded guilty to assault occasioning bodily harm and wilful damage (listed as domestic violence offences) on Wednesday.

Police prosecutor Sergeant Sean Franklin pointed out Quakawoot's a "burly" man, who would have had a strong physical advantage over his then-partner.

Magistrate Scott Luxton agreed, noting Quakawoot was "physically superior", and describing his actions as "cowardly".

Sgt Franklin said Quakawoot had a history of assault, but no record of domestic violence, and a suspended sentence would suffice.

The victim suffered a number of superficial injuries, but nothing long-lasting.

Defence barrister Phillip Moore said the "out of character" crimes arose after Quakawoot's child was born two months premature and suffered subsequent health issues.

Mr Moore said Quakawoot had responded poorly to a "lot of pressure" in what was a tense time in his relationship.

The lawyer added Quakawoot's criminal history was "limited" and the last entry was in 2010.

The court was also told Quakawoot's partner had not been of much assistance to police and wanted the ongoing support of Quakawoot.

Magistrate Scott Luxton said in his sentencing remarks several allegations against Quakawoot had been dropped by police in the lead up to the hearing.

Continuing, he described Quakawoot's actions as inexcusable, at a time when the man's family needed to "come together".

"I can understand that there was obviously a deal of stress and a deal of tension in the relationship ... but that in no way excuses what you did on this particular occasion," Mr Luxton said.

However, he took into account a timely plea and lack of similar history.

Quakawoot was sentenced to nine months jail, suspended for two years, and placed on probation for a year.