A woman who deliberately crashed her car into a fence her brother was standing behind has been convicted of using the vehicle as a weapon.
Caley Maree Maulder, 24, has no previous criminal history, the Whanganui District Court heard on Tuesday.
Maulder's brother, who also faces charges, allegedly showed up to Maulder's house on January 22. Police prosecutor Sergeant David Grey said the brother suffers from a condition, and often threatens to kill family members.
He had previously been trespassed from the property, but allegedly came into a shed where Maulder was, snuck up behind her and punched her, before leaving the property while yelling at her.
Maulder got into a car and drove along the street. The victim entered school property and stood behind a large wooden fence, continuing to yell at Maulder, Mr Grey said.