2016-11-15
Sentence doubled for heroin addict over violent disorder in "vulnerable" man's home
Stage: Appeal
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: He was sentenced to two years imprisonment with the final six months suspended by Judge John O'Hagan on March 10, 2015. Mr Justice Sheehan, who sat with Mr Justice Alan Mahon and Mr Justice John Edwards, re-sentenced Sweeney to four years imprisonment with the final year suspended.; Mr Justice Sheehan said Sweeney had failed to attend court on the adjourned date of the DPP's appeal and it was necessary for the three-judge court to issue a warrant for his arrest.