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83-year-old's independence "destroyed" after violent robbery

Summary

Patrick McAuliffe, 53, was found guilty of robbing an 83‑year‑old man in Cork on 12 November 2015, stealing €300 and later €2,300. He was sentenced to five years' imprisonment, with the final year suspended, by Judge David Riordan on 1 November 2016. McAuliffe, a chronic alcoholic and homeless at the time, had 261 prior convictions dating back to 1981, including theft, assault, drug offences and one robbery. The Court of Appeal dismissed his appeal on 16 April 2018, ruling that the net custodial term of four years was "almost lenient" given the victim's catastrophic loss of independence and McAuliffe's extensive criminal record. The appeal was rejected by the three‑judge panel, confirming the sentence as imposed.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: 83-year-old's independence "destroyed" after violent robbery. Charges or matters: theft and robbery of €300 cash and €2,300 cash from an 83-year-old at two locations in the city on November 12, 2015. Procedural stage: appeal

When:

• November 12, 2015 Hearing Or Sentence
• November 1, 2016 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2018-04-16 Publication

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Topics

Drugs Stage Appeal Theft Violent Crime

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