2016-04-11
State loses appeal against Dundalk man's sentence for "horrific" assault on daughter
Stage: Appeal
Plea: Guilty
Finding: Convicted
Outcome: Convicted; He was sentenced at Dundalk Circuit Criminal Court to five years imprisonment by Judge Michael O'Shea on May 20, 2015. However, there were factors in Gartland's favour such as his engagement with counselling services and attendance at Cuan Mhuire treatment centre. "The sentence imposed, while undoubtedly lenient, was within the margin" the Court of Appeal was "required to afford the sentencing judge," he said.