GRAHAM GUILAR DUNDEE DOMESTIC ABUSER SENTENCED TO NEAR FOUR YEARS IN PRISON

A notorious domestic abuser from Dundee, who openly described himself as a "danger to women," has been sentenced to a prison term of three years and ten months. The individual, Graham Guilar, was found guilty of multiple serious offences that included kidnapping, strangulation, and assault, all committed over a span of several years.

Guilar's criminal actions included the abduction of one woman, during which he forcibly took her against her will. In addition, he subjected two other women to violent strangulation attacks, demonstrating a pattern of brutal and controlling behavior. On one occasion, at a Hogmanay celebration, Guilar assaulted another woman while she was holding her child, further highlighting the severity and recklessness of his conduct.

During the court proceedings, it was revealed that Guilar had made threatening and possessive statements to one of his victims, telling her, "You are mine - you will do what you're told when I say." Such words underscore the coercive and abusive nature of his relationships. The sheriff presiding over the case noted that Guilar had been assessed as being at "maximum risk" of reoffending, emphasizing the danger he poses to the community.

Depute fiscal Kirsten Thomson informed Dundee Sheriff Court that Guilar had a history of domestic abuse convictions involving three different women. These prior convictions, combined with the recent offences, paint a troubling picture of a repeat offender with a pattern of violence and control.

Guilar, who is currently serving time at HMP Perth, pleaded guilty to four counts of assault and one count of abduction. The offences took place between January 1, 2010, and December 31, 2016, at various addresses across Dundee, indicating a prolonged period of criminal activity.

During the hearing, defence solicitor John McGeechan acknowledged Guilar's background of violence, stating that he had been subjected to violence himself during childhood. McGeechan also argued that Guilar's guilty plea spared the victims the trauma of a lengthy jury trial, implying a degree of remorse or acceptance of responsibility. He conceded that a custodial sentence was inevitable.

In her sentencing remarks, Sheriff Lorna Drummond QC sentenced Guilar to nearly four years in prison. She also ordered that he be monitored in the community for a year following his release, to mitigate the risk of further offending. The sheriff did not hold back in her assessment, stating, "You describe yourself as a danger to women and I think that's an accurate description of yourself. You also describe yourself as a violent drunk. These are violent offences and you have a lengthy criminal record, including violent offences." Her words underscore the seriousness of Guilar's actions and the ongoing threat he poses to society.