unemployed Pembroke man a night in jail and $300 in fines.

Abdul Karriem Smith, 25, of Glebe Road, pleaded guilty in Magistrates' Court to the offences that occurred on August 5.

Prosecuting, Sgt. Kenrick James said Smith went to his ex-girlfriend's Verdmont Valley home after receiving a letter from her lawyers warning him to stay away.

"The complainant asked him to leave,'' Sgt. James said. And an argument ensued.

During the argument, Smith picked up a photograph of himself and his ex-girlfriend's child and smashed it on the floor.

Sgt. James said Smith had nothing to say when Police arrived.

But Smith told Senior Magistrate the Wor. Will Francis: "She took me on the property, but because we started to argue, she called the Police.

"I smashed the picture -- no big deal. I did not hit her. Which would you rather me do -- hit her or smash the picture?'' "Have you decided that it is better for you to stay away as you've been told?'' Mr. Francis asked.

"I had a night to think about that and I decided that it is best to stay away,'' Smith replied.

He was fined $150 for each offence.