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Restoritive Justice report for GAA player who broke man's jaw outside chip shop
Summary
Samual McGuinness, a 23-year-old GAA player from Rush, appeared at Balbriggan District Court where his sentencing was adjourned. He pleaded guilty to assaulting Patrick Butterly, causing him harm on October 5th last year, outside a takeaway in Rush. The court heard that the assault resulted in a broken jaw, stitches, and significant medical costs for the victim. Judge Dermot Dempsey noted the severity of the injuries but stated he could not change jurisdiction to the Circuit Court due to the guilty plea. McGuinness's solicitor indicated that the defendant had accepted an apology from the victim and requested a Restorative Justice Programme report. The court was informed of a communication error with Probation Services regarding the report's readiness. Consequently, Judge Dempsey adjourned the case until October 23rd to allow for the Restorative Justice Programme. McGuinness was remanded on continuing bail until that date. The matter remains pending and has not been finalised.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Restoritive Justice report for GAA player who broke man's jaw outside chip shop. Charges or matters: assaulting Mr Butterly causing him harm on October 5th last year. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- October 5th Other
- October 23rd Adjournment
- 2014-07-04 Publication
Why: Mr Butterly previously told Balbriggan District Court that he lost 10kg in weight as he was unable to eat because of his broken jaw. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: assaulting Mr Butterly causing him harm on October 5th last year (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Mr Butterly accepted McGuinness's apology in court and McGuinness's solicitor told Judge Dempsey he is seeking a Restorative Justice Programme report. Judge Dempsey adjourned the case until October 23rd for a Restorative Justice Programme and remanded McGuinness on continuing bail until that date.; Judge Dempsey adjourned the case until October 23rd for a Restorative Justice Programme and remanded McGuinness on continuing bail until that date.
Places mentioned
- Justice Programme Report. Balbriggan District Court
- Balbriggan
- Balbriggan District Court
- Brookfield
- Brookfield Park
Topics
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