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Lithuanian serving two sentences for robbing prostitutes has sentence cut on appeal

Summary

Gediminas Zigmantas, a 35‑year‑old Lithuanian, had his eight‑year prison sentence for robbing a prostitute at Cork's Metropole Hotel reduced to six years on appeal. He pleaded guilty to false imprisonment and robbery in 2015. The Court of Appeal, led by Justice Garrett Sheehan, found the original eight‑year term "somewhat excessive" compared with similar cases from 2003 to 2013. Zigmantas had previously been convicted of a similar robbery in Ennis, receiving a five‑year sentence with 18 months suspended, which he was serving when the new sentence was imposed. The appeal court noted that Zigmantas showed no remorse and that the victim, Sylvia, was freed after 20 minutes with minimal injuries. The court therefore mitigated the sentence to six years imprisonment.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Lithuanian serving two sentences for robbing prostitutes has sentence cut on appeal. Charges or matters: false imprisonment and robbery at the Metropole Hotel Cork on September 10, 2014. Procedural stage: appeal

When:

• September 10, 2014 Hearing Or Sentence
• April 28, 2015 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2003 and 2013 Other
• 2016-12-16 Publication

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Stage Appeal Theft

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