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Date set for Dave Mahon's appeal against 7-year sentence for killing partner's son
Summary
David Mahon, aged 46, will appeal the seven‑year sentence imposed for the manslaughter of Dean Fitzpatrick, 23, his partner's son. The incident occurred on 26 May 2013 when Mahon stabbed Fitzpatrick in the abdomen outside the apartment shared with Fitzpatrick's mother, Audrey, on Burnell Square, Northern Cross, Malahide Road, Dublin. The trial, held over two weeks, found Mahon not guilty of murder but guilty of manslaughter, with the State arguing he was drunk, angry and intent on killing. Mahon claimed the death was accidental or a possible suicide, asserting Fitzpatrick had walked into the knife during an argument. Justice Margaret Heneghan sentenced him on 13 June 2016. In the Court of Appeal, Justice George Birmingham set 23 October as the date for Mahon's appeal against the sentence. Mahon was represented by Tony Collier Solicitors and two trial counsel, and had been granted legal aid for the appeal. David Mahon was found guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Date set for Dave Mahon's appeal against 7-year sentence for killing partner's son. Charges or matters: killing Dean Fitzpatrick (23), the older brother of missing teenager Amy, on May 26, 2013. Procedural stage: appeal. Findings: Found guilty
When:
- May 26, 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
- June 13, 2016 Hearing Or Sentence
- October 23 Hearing Or Sentence
- New Year's night 2008 Other
- 2017-05-22 Publication
Case subjects
Appellant
Charges: killing Dean Fitzpatrick (23), the older brother of missing teenager Amy, on May 26, 2013 (Proven)
Plea: Not guilty
Finding: Found guilty
Outcome: Found guilty; Ms Justice Margaret Heneghan sentenced him to seven years imprisonment on June 13, 2016. In the Court of Appeal today, Mr Justice George Birmingham fixed October 23 next as the date for Mahon's appeal against sentence.
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
- Court of Appeal
Topics
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