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Drive-by shooting after dispute over insurance pay-out
Summary
Three men – Michael Maughan (23), Martin Maughan (30) and John Reilly (30) – pleaded guilty to discharging a shotgun at Edenmore Crescent, Raheny, on 12 June 2016. The offence stemmed from a dispute over a €30,000 insurance payout following a traffic accident involving Michael Maughan. Judge Melanie Greally sentenced Michael and Martin to four and a half years' imprisonment, suspending the final two years on strict conditions and requiring 12 months' supervision by the Probation Service. John Reilly received a three and a half year sentence, suspended in full, reflecting his lesser role and fewer serious prior convictions. The judge noted the men's remorse, positive changes since the offence, and the absence of further hostilities, but emphasised that a custodial sentence was unavoidable given their previous offending histories. The case was heard at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Drive-by shooting after dispute over insurance pay-out. Charges or matters: discharging a shotgun at Edenmore Crescent, Raheny, on June 12, 2016. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- June 12, 2016 Other
- 2019-05-20 Publication
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: discharging a shotgun at Edenmore Crescent, Raheny, on June 12, 2016 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Judge Melanie Greally sentenced both Michael and Martin Maughan to four and half years in prison with the final two years suspended on strict conditions including that they be under the supervision of the Probation Service for 12 months. She sentenced John Reilly to three and half years in prison which she suspended in full having taken into account the fact that he played a lesser role in the offence and had less serious previous convictions to the two Maughans.
Convicted Person
Charges: discharging a shotgun at Edenmore Crescent, Raheny, on June 12, 2016 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Judge Melanie Greally sentenced both Michael and Martin Maughan to four and half years in prison with the final two years suspended on strict conditions including that they be under the supervision of the Probation Service for 12 months.
Convicted Person
Charges: discharging a shotgun at Edenmore Crescent, Raheny, on June 12, 2016 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Judge Melanie Greally sentenced both Michael and Martin Maughan to four and half years in prison with the final two years suspended on strict conditions including that they be under the supervision of the Probation Service for 12 months.
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Edenmore Crescent
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