2016-02-29
Cork man loses appeal against 15-year sentence for attempted aggravated burglary
Stage: Appeal
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: He was sentenced to 15 years imprisonment with the final three suspended by Judge Seán Ó Donnabháin on February 25, 2014. Dismissing an appeal against sentence today, Mr Justice George Birmingham said O'Sullivan's sentence was severe but "a severe sentence was required" for the intended invasion of a family home by individuals with loaded firearms.