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Moldovan who broke neighbour's arm with hammer avoids jail

Date
2019-01-21

Stage
Sentence

Primary locality
Drogheda

County
Louth

Summary

Andrei Negura, a 36‑year‑old Moldovan, was sentenced to a three‑year prison term that was fully suspended on strict conditions after pleading guilty to assaulting Bohuslav Kalias with a claw hammer and causing criminal damage to a car. Negura claimed a fight with Kalias and denied attacking him, but evidence showed he struck Kalias's arm repeatedly, leaving the victim with a broken arm, 38 stitches, and lasting pain that limits arm movement and affects daily activities. The assault also damaged the victim's car, costing €1,900. Negura had six prior convictions and had addressed heavy drinking. The judge noted his remorse, lack of prior violent convictions, and low re‑offending risk, and accepted the victim's willingness to accept the €1,900 compensation. The case was heard at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, with the judge's decision announced on the day of the hearing.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Moldovan who broke neighbour's arm with hammer avoids jail. Charges or matters: production of a claw hammer while assaulting Mr Kalias causing him harm and criminal damage to the vehicle in Balbriggan on May 15, 2015. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

May 15, 2015 Incident
2019-01-21 Publication

Case subjects

Unnamed man

Defendant

Charges: production of a claw hammer while assaulting Mr Kalias causing him harm and criminal damage to the vehicle in Balbriggan on May 15, 2015 (Admitted)

Plea: Guilty

Outcome: A Moldovan national who broke a neighbour's arm with a claw hammer has been given a three-year suspended sentence. Judge Greally sentenced Negura to three years in prison which she suspended in full on strict conditions.; Judge Greally previously adjourned the case and ordered a report from the Probation Service.