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Army man who assaulted wife and punched step daughter in the face has suspended portion of sentence increased
Summary
Richard Cleary, 42, a former Irish Defence Forces member, is serving a three‑year sentence in Mountjoy Prison for assaulting his ex‑wife and step‑daughter in their home while a barring order was in place. He had pleaded guilty to assault causing harm. In March, Dundalk Circuit Court sentenced him to three years with six months suspended. On appeal, the Court of Criminal Appeal increased the suspended period to fifteen months, citing mitigating factors such as Cleary's good character, army record and the impact of custodial time on his career. The court noted the injuries sustained by the victims.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Army man who assaulted wife and punched step daughter in the face has suspended portion of sentence increased. Charges or matters: assault causing harm on his ex-wife and step daughter in their house while a barring order was in place against him on the premises. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- 2014-05-22 Publication
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Background Person
Charges: assault causing harm on his ex-wife and step daughter in their house while a barring order was in place against him on the premises (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Richard Cleary (42), with an address at Bay Estate, Dundalk but who is currently serving a three year sentence in Mountjoy Prison, had pleaded guilty to assault causing harm on his ex-wife and step daughter in their house while a barring order was in place against him on the premises. The 41-year-old was sentenced in March of this year in Dundalk Circuit Court to three years imprisonment with six months suspended.
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