Overview

• Rohan Dennis received a two-year suspended sentence and a five-year driving ban for the December 2023 incident in Adelaide that led to his wife's death.
• Dennis pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of creating a situation likely to cause harm, with more serious charges dropped under a plea deal.
• The court acknowledged Dennis's intent to de-escalate a domestic dispute but criticized his disregard for Melissa Hoskins's safety.
• Judge Ian Press noted Dennis's cooperation with authorities and his role as the sole caregiver for the couple's two children as factors in the sentencing decision.
• Hoskins’s parents expressed their grief but emphasized the importance of reconciliation and maintaining a relationship with Dennis for the sake of the family.