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Appeal over former bank worker's suspended sentence for glassing which left man blind in one eye
Summary
Robert Jones, 27, of Glenview Park, Tallaght, pleaded guilty to assault causing harm at Palace Night club, Camden Street, on 20 July 2014. He was sentenced on 24 February 2016 by Judge John Aylmer to a wholly suspended 18‑month term. The Director of Public Prosecutions has applied to the Court of Appeal to review the sentence, arguing it was "unduly lenient". The appeal was heard by a three‑judge panel, including Mr Justice George Birmingham, Mr Justice John Edwards and Mr Justice John Hedigan, who reserved judgment until 6 April. Fiona Murphy BL, representing the DPP, argued that custody and actual time served were necessary, citing the seriousness of the offence and the victim's loss of sight in one eye. Jones' counsel, Dominic McGinn SC, contended the attack was spontaneous, provoked, and that Jones had an impeccable character, and that a custodial sentence would have a devastating effect.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Appeal over former bank worker's suspended sentence for glassing which left man blind in one eye. Charges or matters: assault causing harm at Palace Night club, Camden Street, in the capital on July 20, 2014. Procedural stage: appeal
When:
- July 20, 2014 Incident
- February 24, 2016 Incident
- Thursday, April 6 Incident
- 2017-03-27 Publication
Case subjects
Appellant
Charges: assault causing harm at Palace Night club, Camden Street, in the capital on July 20, 2014 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: He was given a wholly suspended 18 month sentence by Judge John Aylmer on February 24, 2016. The Director of Public Prosecutions are seeking a review of Jones' sentence on grounds that it was "unduly lenient".; The three-judge Court of Appeal reserved judgment today until Thursday, April 6.
Places mentioned
- Glenview Park
- Tallaght
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Court of Appeal
- Camden Street
Topics
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