2016-02-24
Suspended sentence for bank worker who left medical student blind in one eye after assault
Stage: Sentence
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: He pointed out that a custodial sentence would likely destroy Jones' career prospects, which would affect the victim's ability to seek civil compensation from him. Garda Trowell told the court that Jones had faced trial charged with the assault causing harm and a more serious offence of assault causing serious harm which came with a maximum penalty of life imprisonment.