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Alcoholic jailed for sexual assault
Summary
An alcoholic 42‑year‑old from Limerick was sentenced to six years for sexually assaulting a 28‑year‑old woman in a Kerry town on 27 May 2013. The victim, who had been drinking with the accused in his apartment, fell asleep and was awakened by the man standing over her, punching her and repeatedly demanding oral sex. She was naked and unaware of how she had become undressed. The accused pleaded guilty at the Central Criminal Court. Judge Patrick McCarthy, after hearing a probation report, imposed a six‑year term with the final two years suspended, conditional on compliance with probation directions, including offence‑focused counselling, alcohol treatment, and training, employment and educational services. The sentence aimed to protect the community and facilitate the accused's reintegration while recognising the gravity of the offence.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Alcoholic jailed for sexual assault. Charges or matters: sexually assaulting the woman in a Kerry town on May 27, 2013. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- May 27, 2013 Adjournment
- 2017-02-20 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: sexually assaulting the woman in a Kerry town on May 27, 2013 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: He imposed a six year sentence and suspended the final two years on condition that the accused abide by all directions of The Probation Service to include offence focused counselling, engagement with alcohol treatment services, as well as training, employment and educational services.; Mr Justice Patrick McCarthy had adjourned sentencing after hearing evidence last December to allow for the preparation of a probation report.
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
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