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DPP to argue that sentences handed down for "fatal burglary" were too lenient
Summary
The Court of Appeal has fixed December 14 as the date for the hearing of the Director of Public Prosecutions' application to review the sentences of cousins Michael Casey and David Casey. Prosecutors intend to argue that the prison terms imposed for a "fatal burglary" were "unduly lenient." The men, aged 34 and 22 respectively, had previously pleaded guilty to a series of burglaries, including an incident at the home of John O'Donoghue at Toomaline, Doon, on August 27, 2015. In December 2016, Judge Tom O'Donnell at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court sentenced both defendants to four-and-a-half years imprisonment, with the final year suspended. The DPP is seeking a review on the grounds that these sentences are unduly lenient. Prosecuting counsel John G O'Sullivan BL characterized the offense as a fatal burglary. The Caseys were not present in court when the hearing date was fixed. This procedural stage involves the appellate review of the original sentencing decision rather than a new trial on the merits of the charges.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: DPP to argue that sentences handed down for "fatal burglary" were too lenient. Charges or matters: a series of burglaries, including one at the home of John O'Donoghue at Toomaline, Doon, on August 27, 2015. Procedural stage: appeal
When:
- August 27, 2015 Incident
- December 15, 2016 Hearing Or Sentence
- December 14 Incident
- 2017-07-17 Publication
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: a series of burglaries, including one at the home of John O'Donoghue at Toomaline, Doon, on August 27, 2015 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Judge Tom O'Donnell sentenced both men at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court to four-and-a-half years imprisonment with the final year suspended on December 15, 2016.
Appellant
Charges: a series of burglaries, including one at the home of John O'Donoghue at Toomaline, Doon, on August 27, 2015 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Judge Tom O'Donnell sentenced both men at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court to four-and-a-half years imprisonment with the final year suspended on December 15, 2016.
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