2019-10-21
Man has suspended sentence doubled for violent disorder at grandfather's funeral
Stage: Appeal
Outcome: Martin McDonagh was subsequently sentenced on 12 October 2018 to six years, suspended for five years. The court quashed the original three year sentenced and imposed a new six year sentence, suspended for five years. "You've a very lengthy suspended sentence hanging over you so if you get in trouble you'll find yourself serving it so stay out of trouble," Judge Birmingham said to McDonagh. "Thank you very much judge," said McDonagh in reply.