A Hamilton man who says he killed his father to protect his family has been sentenced to life in prison with no parole eligibility for 12 years.
Jonathan Robles pleaded guilty to killing his father with a knife two years ago, in an incident that was recorded.
Justice Alan Whitten acknowledged that the family, including Robles' mother, had feared the estranged patriarch after years of abuse.
The judge also noted Robles called 911, admitted to the act, didn't flee the scene and pleaded guilty to second-degree murder.