2015-05-20
Suspended sentence for man who took part in violent robbery of farmer on visit to capital
Stage: Sentence
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: O'Connell, who has 100 previous convictions including 16 for robbery and assault, was previously sentenced to four years with the final two and a half years suspended on condition he continues addressing his drug problems. Dealing with Connolly today Judge Ring suspended a two and a half year prison sentence for 18 months on condition he keeps the peace for that period.