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"Shameless and arrogant" thief robbed, threatened and attacked golfers
Summary
Michael Maughan, 22, of Ballymun, Dublin, was sentenced at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court for theft, assault, and making threats to kill. He pleaded guilty to offences committed on October 29, 2016, at Silloge Golf Club, where he allegedly stole a golf buggy and equipment from three men. Prosecution evidence indicated that after one victim chased him, Maughan struck the man in the chest and threatened to kill him. Later, as a third victim attempted to leave in his vehicle, Maughan allegedly blocked the car with a van and assaulted the occupant. He was arrested at the scene, and all stolen property was recovered. Although the victims did not wish to proceed, the Director of Public Prosecutions instructed that the case continue. Judge Martin Nolan described the conduct as "shameless and arrogant" and "fairly craven," noting the aggravating nature of the threats and return assault. While acknowledging Maughan's guilty plea entered on a trial date and his personal circumstances, including a young child, the judge imposed a sentence of two and a half years' imprisonment. Maughan was ordered to receive credit for time already spent in custody.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: "Shameless and arrogant" thief robbed, threatened and attacked golfers. Charges or matters: theft; assault; making threats to kill. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- October 29, 2016 Incident
- 2018-01-19 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: theft; assault; making threats to kill (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: He imposed two and a half years imprisonment and ordered that Maughan be given credit for time in custody.
Places mentioned
Topics
Stage Sentence Theft Violent Crime
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