An intoxicated, belligerent and swearing Tyler Armstrong terrorized family members and caused more than $9,000 damage to their home during a Jan. 2 rampage.
They locked themselves in the basement to get away from him and he tried to break down the door.
He damaged the Sault Ste. Marie residence, bashed electronics, computers, PC monitors and other items in the house.
The bill for his behaviour is an estimated $9,400, Ontario Court Justice John Condon heard Friday.
Armstrong, 32, pleaded guilty to mischief over $5,000 and resisting a police officer when he was being arrested.
Prosecutor Adrianna Mucciarelli and the defence jointly recommended a 90-day sentence, plus three years probation, during which time Armstrong can have no contact with the victims.
He also should pay $9,400 restitution, the Crown and defence lawyer Ken Walker agreed.
Armstrong has been in custody since the incident.
Walker suggested the restitution should be a stand-alone order.
His client, a Mississauga First Nation member, is the father of two children and is their primary caregiver.
He was doing OK and then fell off the wagon, the defence said.
"I was under the influence of alcohol and drugs," Armstrong told the judge, indicating he has arranged for counselling.
"I want to get back to my children and do the right things."
When he imposed the one-day-time-served sentence, Condon noted Armstrong has a dated six-year-old record, has had a long period of sobriety, and has plans for rehabilitation.
This was "an awful situation," he said. "The damage is significant and you terrorized them."
During his probation, Armstrong can have no communication with the three complainants, must remain 50 metres away from them, and must take any recommended counselling for substance abuse and psychiatric and psychological issues.
Armstrong also is prohibited from possessing any weapons, except for hunting for sustenance.
He must begin paying restitution to his cousin on April 1, 2026 in monthly instalments of not less than $50, and it must be paid in full by the end of his probation.