Alderdice said Baker had a troubled relationship with her ex-partner, who was in the Mongrel Mob. Although she loved him there was a history of violence but, this was Baker’s first violent offence. On the night in question, police were called to the Feilding property to break up an argument. Her partner left but came back and when Baker asked him to leave, he became angry. He grabbed a pole and started smashing a car, sparking a physical fight. The fight ended when Baker pulled a switchblade, her partner cutting his hand while trying to take it from her.