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Ringleader in "spine-chilling" violent burglary has part of suspended sentence reactivated
Summary
In a 2011 burglary at Botanic Avenue, a 22‑year‑old ringleader forced a student to be taken to an ATM, threatening the student's girlfriend with rape if the student did not comply. The offender, who pleaded guilty to aggravated burglary, robbery and false imprisonment, was sentenced to six years' detention in 2012. In 2015 the Court of Appeal suspended the final 12 months of that sentence, but in 2018 the Court reactivated 10½ months of the suspended portion, extending the offender's custodial period. The decision was based on the offender's lack of cooperation with probation and the need for rehabilitation, as the Court noted the offender's youth and prior convictions. The reactivation was a response to the Probation Service's application and the Court's assessment of the offender's continued risk. The case remains a matter of ongoing custodial sentencing.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Ringleader in "spine-chilling" violent burglary has part of suspended sentence reactivated. Charges or matters: aggravated burglary, robbery and false imprisonment at Botanic Avenue, Dublin 9 on April 27 2011. Procedural stage: appeal
When:
- April 27 2011 Incident
- March 29 2012 Incident
- July 2015 Incident
- 2018-10-26 Publication
Case subjects
Appellant
Charges: aggravated burglary, robbery and false imprisonment at Botanic Avenue, Dublin 9 on April 27 2011 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: He was sentenced to six years detention by Judge Martin Nolan on March 29 2012. A section of the Children's Act states that detention must only be imposed as a last resort.
Places mentioned
Topics
Burglary Stage Appeal Theft Violent Crime
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