2019-10-22
No jail for man who punched girlfriend multiple times
Stage: Sentence
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Judge Nolan sentenced Swords to three years imprisonment, but suspended the sentence in full on strict conditions including that he collect €12,500 within 18 months, which the court will dispose of in the event that the injured party does not wish to accept it. Addressing Swords directly after passing his sentence, Judge Nolan told him he behaved shamefully on the night and that any repeat or anything similar at all and he knew what would happen.; Judge Nolan had adjourned the case overnight to consider it, having asked Mr Staunton if someone who attacks a woman like this should go to jail.