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Rapist has jail term reduced over laneway attack

Summary

Rafael Tiso, 33, was convicted of raping an intoxicated woman in a lane behind Harcourt Street, Dublin, on 18 January 2016. He pleaded guilty to rape, oral rape, aggravated sexual assault and assault causing harm. The victim, 23, suffered a deep tear to her rectum and could not recall the incident. Tiso was sentenced to 14 years imprisonment with the final year suspended on 1 November 2016. On appeal, the Court of Appeal reduced the term to 12‑and‑a‑half years, with the final 12 months suspended, citing the early guilty plea and the circumstances of his non‑national status. The appeal was heard by Mr Justice George Birmingham, Mr Justice John Edwards and Ms Justice Máire Whelan, and the final sentence was 12‑and‑a‑half years imprisonment with 12 months suspended. The case was completed within ten months.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Rapist has jail term reduced over laneway attack. Charges or matters: rape, oral rape, aggravated sexual assault and assault causing harm to the woman at Montague Lane, Dublin on January 18, 2016. Procedural stage: appeal

When:

• January 18, 2016 Incident
• November 1, 2016 Incident
• 2018-12-05 Publication

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Stage Appeal Violent Crime

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