The woman who was subjected to his foul, aggressive language said Raymond Trevor Wade Williams was obviously affected by drugs or alcohol.

Williams had asked another family member for the cigarette, but that person refused.

The 27-year-old appeared in the dock of Albury Local Court following his arrest by police.

He was supposed to have fronted court back on January 12, but simply did not turn up.

Defence solicitor Jason Hanke said that was most likely caused by Williams’ illiteracy.

Mr Hanke said Williams usually relied on someone else to read out to him details of correspondence regarding court appearances.

Magistrate Tony Murray admonished Williams for the behaviour he displayed when visiting the victim’s Buna Street, North Albury, house on December 16.

“Quite clearly you have a bad history as far as domestic violence is concerned.”

Police facts put to the court explained how Williams had an “extensive criminal record” in NSW.

That included being sentenced in 2013 to 20 months’ jail with a non-parole period of eight months for the breach of a bond handed down for a domestic violence-related assault.

Police told the court how Williams became aggressive after being refused the cigarette soon after arriving at the house about 8pm.

He verbally abused the victim before punching a hole in a linen closet door between the lounge room and kitchen, then went out to the garage and did the same again.

Mr Hanke said Williams had been able to keep off alcohol for the past month, though he still had other problems with substance abuse.

“He tells me he does have an issue with ice,” he said.

Williams pleaded guilty to intentionally or recklessly damage property (domestic violence-related) and fail to appear in accordance with bail.

Mr Murray convicted Williams on each charge and placed him on a 12-month good behaviour bond.