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Violent robber avoids jail over crime spree
Summary
Aaron Murdiff, 20, was sentenced at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court after pleading guilty to three counts of robbery, three counts of attempted robbery, and one count relating to the production of a knife. The offences occurred at various locations in Shankill, Dublin, on October 21, 2015. Prosecution counsel Antonia Boyle BL detailed a three-hour crime spree during which victims were robbed of wallets, phones, and headphones, while others were threatened with knives or physical violence. Defence counsel Justin McQuaid BL highlighted that Murdiff, of Dargle Heights, Bray, Co Wicklow, had no previous convictions, was under the influence of drugs, and wished to enter the Aisling Centre for addiction treatment. Judge Patricia Ryan noted the serious nature of the charges but considered Murdiff's youth, his early guilty plea, his cooperation with gardaí, and his engagement with probation services, which assessed him as a low risk of re-offending. The judge also credited his desire to address substance abuse issues. Judge Ryan sentenced Murdiff to 18 months in prison, suspended for three years. She warned that if he came to garda attention during that period, she would not hesitate to jail him.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Violent robber avoids jail over crime spree. Charges or matters: three counts of robbery, three counts of attempted robbery and one count relating to the production of a knife at various locations in Shankill, Dublin on October 21, 2015. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- October 21, 2015 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2017-12-08 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: three counts of robbery, three counts of attempted robbery and one count relating to the production of a knife at various locations in Shankill, Dublin on October 21, 2015 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Judge Ryan sentenced Murdiff to 18 months in prison, suspended for three years, and warned him that if he came to garda attention during that time she would not hesitate to jail him.
Places mentioned
Topics
Drugs Stage Sentence Theft Violent Crime
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