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Man who stabbed housemate in "domestic" row avoids jail
Summary
In a 2019 case, Arturas Bulksas, 55, was found guilty of stabbing his housemate in the torso, neck and ear during a domestic dispute. The victim, who spent two days in hospital, declined to give a victim impact statement or medical report. Bulksas, who had no prior convictions and had recently arrived in Ireland, pleaded guilty. Judge Melanie Greally, after hearing evidence, ordered 240 hours of community service to replace a two‑year custodial sentence, which she suspended in full. She also required Bulksas to complete the community service within 12 months. The judge noted the injuries were not life‑threatening and that Bulksas had shown remorse and a clean record. No jail time was imposed.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man who stabbed housemate in "domestic" row avoids jail. Charges or matters: assaulting the man causing him harm at his address on December 23, 2017. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- December 23, 2017 Adjournment
- 2019-02-18 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: assaulting the man causing him harm at his address on December 23, 2017 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: The judge acknowledged that the report from the Probation Service indicated that Bulksas was suitable for community service. The judge also imposed a two year sentence which she suspended in full.; Judge Melanie Greally had adjourned sentencing after hearing evidence last December and ordered community service and probation reports.
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