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Convicted sex offender asks judge if there is "any chance of a suspended sentence" for robbery
Summary
Munir Ghariani, 26, of Dun Laoghaire, pleaded guilty to the robbery of a Chinese national on Granville Road, Cabinteely, on March 21, 2016. The Dublin Circuit Criminal Court heard that Ghariani, who has 34 previous convictions including sexual assault, indecency, burglary, and theft, was registered as a sex offender. He was on bail for a similar offence at the time of the incident. During the sentencing stage, Ghariani asked Judge Melanie Greally if there was any chance of a suspended sentence, promising to stay home and take medication. The court noted he admitted to the theft but denied biting the victim, claiming her thumb hit his teeth, while stating he acted "for the thrill." Defence counsel described the act as a spontaneous attempt and highlighted Ghariani's complex mental health issues and personal background. Judge Greally rejected a defence application for temporary bail. The matter was adjourned to later this month to hear evidence from medical professionals treating Ghariani for his complex mental health problems.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Convicted sex offender asks judge if there is "any chance of a suspended sentence" for robbery. Charges or matters: robbery of the woman, a Chinese national, on Granville Road, Cabinteely on March 21, 2016. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- March 21, 2016 Other
- 2017-03-01 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: robbery of the woman, a Chinese national, on Granville Road, Cabinteely on March 21, 2016 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Defendant
Outcome: Munir Ghariani (26) asked Judge Melanie Greally. "If I get a suspended sentence I will stay in my house, I will take my medication, I won't leave my house." Dublin Circuit Criminal Court heard Ghariani has 34 previous convictions including one for sexual assault after he groped a woman from behind as she was taking money out of an ATM.; Judge Greally adjourned his latest sentencing hearing to later this month when she will hear evidence from the medical professionals who are treating Ghariani for his complex mental health problems.
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Granville Road
Topics
Burglary Stage Sentence Theft Violent Crime
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