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Convicted sex offender caught talking to children has balance of sentence suspended
Summary
The 66‑year‑old man, who had previously been convicted of sexual assault, was sentenced by Judge Patricia Ryan at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court after admitting he had breached a Section 16 sex‑offender order by attempting to talk to children while intoxicated. The order, issued by Judge Martin Nolan in February 2015, prohibited any interaction with children for five years and required the offender to remain unidentified. The man pleaded guilty to the breach on 11 August 2016 and has been in custody since. Judge Ryan imposed an 18‑month sentence, back‑dated to the offence, and suspended the balance on the condition that he complies with all directions of the Probation Service and remains abstinent from non‑prescription intoxicants. He will access a multidisciplinary treatment programme in the community rather than in custody, as outlined in a probation and welfare report presented to the court.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Convicted sex offender caught talking to children has balance of sentence suspended. Charges or matters: contravening the order at a location in the city on August 11, 2016. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- February 2015 Other
- August 11, 2016 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2017-03-03 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: contravening the order at a location in the city on August 11, 2016 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: By Fiona Ferguson A sex offender who breached a court order by attempting to communicate with children will access a multidisciplinary treatment program in the community after receiving a partly suspended sentence. She imposed an 18 month sentence which she backdated to the date of the offence and suspended the balance on condition he apply by all directions of The Probation Service and remain abstinent from non-prescription intoxicants.
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
Topics
Sexual Offences Stage Sentence Violent Crime
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